Medical Definition of rest seat
: an area on the surface of a tooth that is specially prepared (as by grinding) for the attachment of a dental rest
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“Rest seat.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/rest%20seat. Accessed 17 Jun. 2021.
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