occlusal rest


oc·clu·sal rest

a rigid extension of a removable partial denture onto the occlusal surface of a posterior tooth for support of the prosthesis.

oc·clu·sal rest

(ŏ-klūzăl rest) Rigid extension of removable partial denture onto occlusal surface of a posterior tooth to support prosthesis.
Synonym(s): occlusal stop.