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Dr. Sudheer
Removable partial denture can be successful only if it
satisfies two principles:
while viewing it with one eye closed. Then, using the other hand
each tooth.
DENTAL SURVEYOR is defined as “a paralleling
instrument used in the construction of prosthesis to
locate and delineate the contours and relative
positions of abutment teeth and associated structures.
A: Base
C: Cross arm.
D: VerticalA:spindle.
Base
B: Vertical upright column.
C: Cross arm.
E: Tool holder.
D: Vertical spindle.
I: Tool rack.
J: Survey table.
K: Storage compartment
Uses of the dental surveyor :
The surveyor is used in surveying both the study and the
master cast. This helps in the proper diagnosis, designing and
treatment planning. The casts are surveyed to fulfill the
following objectives :
1- Determining and drawing the survey line of teeth at the
required tilt of the cast.
Jelenko ,
Ney and
Williams
3 separate sizes of undercut gauges