Mouth Preparations (Rests, Guide Planes)
DeptProsthodonticsLevelIntermediateTime20–30 min
Preparation of rest seats (occlusal, cingulum, incisal), guide planes on axial surfaces, and modification of tooth contours to create reciprocal and retentive areas as planned in the RPD design.
What the protocol covers
- •A) Clinical Sequence
- •B) Guide Planes
- •C) Rests Plus Rest Seats
- •Occlusal Rest Seats (Posterior)
- •Cingulum Rests (Anterior)
- •D) Pass/Fail Checks
- •E) Common Student Mistakes
The full procedure entry includes
- The full step-by-step protocol (20 content blocks)
- Armamentarium, indications and contraindications
- Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
- The narrated video lesson and night-before prep sheet
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