rest area

rest ar·e·a

the portion of a tooth structure or of a restoration in a tooth that is prepared to receive the positive seating of the metallic occlusal, incisal, lingual, or cingulum rest of a removable prosthesis.

Synonym(s): rest seat

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rest a·re·a

(rest arē-ă)

Portion of a tooth structure or of a restoration in a tooth that is prepared to receive the positive seating of the metallic occlusal, incisal, lingual, or cingulum rest of a removable prosthesis.
Synonym(s): rest seat.

Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

rest a·re·a

(rest arē-ă)

Portion of tooth structure or restoration in a tooth that is prepared to receive positive seating of metallic occlusal, incisal, lingual, or cingulum rest of a removable prosthesis.

Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012