Surveying for Removable Partial Dentures
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What is the primary focus of the lecture based on the provided information?

  • Advanced marketing strategies for dental practices.
  • Utilizing surveyor tools in prosthodontics. (correct)
  • The role of Dr. Mahmoud El Homossany in prosthodontics.
  • The history of removable prosthodontics.
  • According to the information, what is a key aspect covered in the lecture?

  • Understanding and application of surveyor tools. (correct)
  • The application of removable prosthodontics in complex cases.
  • Detailed analysis of marketing trends in the dental industry.
  • The biography of Dr. Mahmoud El Homossany and his contributions.
  • What department is presenting on Monday, February 21, 2018?

  • Surveying Department.
  • Removable Prosthodontics Department.
  • Dr. Mahmoud El Homossany's private practice.
  • Marketing Department. (correct)
  • In what context is 'Surveying' being presented?

    <p>As a component of removable prosthodontics. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What specific function can be directly derived from the listed lecture objectives?

    <p>Identifying the path of insertion for a removable partial denture. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of surveying in the context of removable partial dentures?

    <p>To locate and delineate the contour and position of abutment teeth and associated structures. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following defines an undercut in the context of surveying?

    <p>An area where the base of an object is smaller than its top. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 'survey line' in removable partial denture design?

    <p>The line outlined on the cast marking the greatest prominence of tooth contour. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a reason for undercuts in a partially edentulous mouth?

    <p>The presence of exclusively desirable undercuts. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between desirable and undesirable undercuts?

    <p>Desirable undercuts are used for denture retention, while undesirable ones are not. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of a metallic removable partial denture is designed to be flexible?

    <p>Flexible retentive clasp arm. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the path of insertion of a removable partial denture?

    <p>The direction in which a restoration moves from initial contact to its terminal resting position. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The 'height of contour' (maximum bulge) is also known as the:

    <p>Survey line. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using an undercut gauge in the surveying process?

    <p>To measure and identify tooth undercuts. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors is NOT a primary consideration when determining the path of placement and removal for a removable partial denture?

    <p>Material selection (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The location of an undercut area can be changed by:

    <p>Tilting the cast anteriorly or laterally. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of surveying the master cast?

    <p>To select the most suitable path of placement. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of recording the cast position during surveying?

    <p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which instrument is used to trim blockout material parallel to the path of placement?

    <p>Wax trimmer (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does tilting a cast during surveying simulate?

    <p>A path of placement toward the side the cast is tilted upward (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the surveying process used to determine relative to tooth surfaces?

    <p>Relative parallelism of teeth (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary vertical extension recommended for a guide surface?

    <p>3 mm, positioned as far from the gingival margin as possible. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the function of guiding planes in removable partial denture design?

    <p>To guide the prosthesis without excessive force, contributing to retention, bracing, and stability. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of a dental surveyor?

    <p>A paralleling instrument used to determine survey lines, identify undercuts, and assess parallelism of teeth. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can the location of the undercut area on a cast be altered during surveying?

    <p>By tilting the cast anteriorly or laterally. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Within the context of surveying, what action aids in stabilizing a prosthesis against horizontal stress?

    <p>Placement of guiding planes on the abutment teeth. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the analyzing rod during the surveying process?

    <p>To identify guiding planes and assess parallelism without marking the cast. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of the dental surveyor allows for vertical movement and holds various surveying tools?

    <p>The vertical spindle with tool holder (D). (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a carbon marker in the surveying process?

    <p>To delineate the survey line and the height of contour on abutment teeth. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for tilting the cast during the surveying process?

    <p>To equalize undercuts on both sides of the arch. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a consideration when selecting the path of insertion?

    <p>The path should prioritize the creation of excessive undercuts, even if esthetics are compromised. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of establishing guiding planes in removable partial denture design?

    <p>Guiding planes provide a defined path of insertion and improve stability. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended tolerance for error when using three reference points during cast surveying?

    <p>An error of 0.2 mm can be anticipated. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to avoid gross inclination of the cast during surveying?

    <p>To avoid creating apparent undercuts and prioritize a balanced and esthetic outcome. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of tripoding or scoring the cast after the path of insertion has been selected?

    <p>To preserve the established cast tilt for future reference. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which step immediately follows the selection of a proper path of insertion?

    <p>Drawing of the survey line. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most favorable path of insertion in relation to the occlusal plane?

    <p>Perpendicular to the occlusal plane (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When surveying a mandibular cast, which anatomical structure is LEAST likely to cause interference for a lingual bar major connector?

    <p>Labially Inclined Incisor teeth (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended approach when vertical minor connectors interfere with the patient's tongue?

    <p>Minimize blockout to prevent discomfort and food trapping, even if it means less retention. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if a retentive area is located too high on an abutment tooth?

    <p>Reduce the area during mouth preparations. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of removable partial denture design, what is the primary purpose of surveying the diagnostic cast?

    <p>To establish a path of insertion and assess potential interferences. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When selecting between two equally suitable paths of insertion, which criterion should guide the final decision?

    <p>The path that allows for the most esthetic placement of clasp arms. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Before duplication, what is the purpose of blocking out undercuts on the master cast?

    <p>To eliminate interferences and ensure proper seating of the framework. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of blockout is applied to guiding-plane areas on the master cast?

    <p>Parallel blockout (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What thickness of relief is generally provided for the residual ridges on the master cast when preparing for denture base material?

    <p>20-gauge (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Surveyor Tools

    Instruments used to measure and determine the form of dental prosthetics.

    Purpose of Surveying

    To analyze and prepare the optimal design for removable prosthodontics.

    Using the Surveyor

    The process of placing and adjusting tools to evaluate dental casts.

    Prosthodontics

    A branch of dentistry focused on designing and fitting artificial replacements for teeth.

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    Objectives of Surveying

    To understand tools and their application in prosthodontics.

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    Guiding Planes

    Guide surfaces that help direct a prosthesis during insertion and removal.

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    Functions of Guiding Planes

    They help in placing the prosthesis without excessive force and contribute to stability.

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    Frictional Contact

    The resistance that helps retain the prosthesis against guiding planes.

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    Dental Surveyor

    A tool used to determine survey lines and identify tooth undercuts.

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    Surveying Procedure

    Locating and outlining the contour of abutment teeth before designing a denture.

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    Analyzing Rod

    A tool used in surveying to assess the contours of teeth and undercuts.

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    Undercut Gauge

    A device used to measure and identify undercuts on dental casts.

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    Dental Surveyor Parts

    Includes base, upright column, cross arm, and more for versatility in surveying.

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    Surveying

    The procedure of locating and determining the contours of abutment teeth for dentures.

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    Denture Base

    The part of a removable partial denture that rests on the gums.

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    Survey Line

    A line indicating the greatest prominence of tooth contour.

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    Undercut

    A groove or dip formed when the bottom of an object is narrower than the top.

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    Types of Undercuts

    Divided into desirable (for retention) and undesirable (not intended).

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    Path of Insertion

    The direction a restoration moves from initial contact to final position.

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    Path of Removal

    The direction to move a restoration from its seated position.

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    Retainers

    Components that help keep the partial denture in place, including direct and indirect types.

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    Gross Inclination

    Excessive tilting of the cast that negatively affects the creation of effective undercuts.

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    Clasp Placement

    The strategic positioning of clasps to achieve optimal aesthetics and retention on the denture.

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    Tripoding

    The technique of creating three reference points on the cast for consistent surveying results.

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    Path of Placement

    The correct route for fitting prosthetics without obstruction.

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    Retentive Areas

    Regions that provide resistance to dislodgment of dental prosthetics.

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    Interference

    Obstacles that prevent smooth placement of dental prosthetics.

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    Height of Contour

    The highest point on a tooth surface affecting the path of placement.

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    Tilting the Cast

    Adjusting the angle of the cast to change the undercut location.

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    Bony Prominences

    Projections in the mouth causing interference with dental appliances.

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    Clasp Arms

    Components of a denture that grasp onto abutment teeth.

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    Esthetics in Surveying

    The aesthetic consideration in the selection of denture paths.

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    Guiding-Plane Areas

    Surfaces on the cast that need to be parallel for denture fit.

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    Parallel Blockout

    Removable material covering undercuts to ensure a proper fit.

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    Relief in Cast

    Space provided in cast for comfort under dentures.

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    Study Notes

    Surveying

    • Surveying is the process of locating and delineating the contour and position of teeth and associated structures before designing a removable partial denture.
    • The objectives of the lecture include understanding surveyor tools and how to use the surveyor.

    Objectives of the Lecture

    • Understand surveyor tools
    • How to use the surveyor

    Removable Partial Prosthodontics

    • This is a dental procedure covered in Chapter 11 of McCracken's Removable Partial Prosthodontics.

    Component Parts of Removable Partial Dentures

    • Denture Base
    • Artificial Teeth
    • Supporting Rests
    • Connectors (Major and Minor)
    • Retainers (Direct and Indirect)

    Undercuts on Teeth

    • Undercuts are areas below the height of the tooth contour, a dig or burrow
    • The height of the contour represents the most bulbous and convex part of the tooth, also known as the maximum bulge or survey line
    • The survey line is a line outlined on a cast by a surveyor, marking the greatest prominence of tooth contour

    Types of Undercuts

    • Desirable
    • Undesirable (except for denture retention)

    Components of Metallic Removable Partial Dentures

    • Clasp arms are located in undercut areas to retain the restoration against dislodging forces
    • The clasp arms are flexible, unlike other parts of the denture

    Path of Insertion/Removal

    • Path of Insertion (PI): The direction a restoration moves from initial contact with supporting teeth to resting position, where occlusal rests are seated, and the denture base is in contact with the tissue
    • Path of Removal: The opposite direction of the path of insertion

    Selection of the Path of Insertion

    • Most favorable PI is perpendicular to the occlusal plane
    • Patients often insert dentures under biting force
    • If displacement is anticipated, use the least displacing forces
    • If undercuts are present but not efficient (zero tilt), another path should be decided

    Factors Affecting Path of Insertion

    • Interferences (changing the path of insertion, contouring the tooth surface, or surgery to remove interfering structures)
    • Retentive undercuts (equal depth and permitting the location of clasp tips in the gingival third of the tooth)
    • Esthetics (made possible with less clasp metal and less base material displayed)
    • Guiding planes

    Guiding Planes

    • Flat axial surfaces in an occluso-gingival direction on the proximal or lingual surfaces of teeth, parallel to the path of insertion
    • Guiding the prosthesis in or out of place without excessive forces against the teeth
    • Providing bracing and stability when located on the axial lingual surface of the tooth
    • Minimizing wedging stresses on abutment teeth and spaces that the denture makes with the teeth. making the prosthesis easier to clean

    The Denial/Dental Surveyor

    • "Paralleling Instrument" used to determine the survey line of teeth, identify and measure undercuts and determine the relative parallelism of surfaces
    • Enables a person to draw a contour map on the teeth and tissue areas of the cast.

    Surveyor Tools

    • Analyzing rods
    • Carbon marker
    • Undercut Gauge
    • Wax trimmer

    Procedures of Surveying

    • Placement of the casting
    • Altering the cast position anteroposteriorly
    • Tilting the cast laterally until equal retentive areas exist
    • Eliminating areas of interference by reshaping tooth surfaces; permits more aesthetic placement
    • Drawing the survey line
    • Locating clasp terminals
    • Blocking undesirable undercuts
    • Tripoding/scoring the cast

    Errors/reference points

    • Errors of 0.2 mm are anticipated when a cast has three reference points

    Locations of Undercuts

    • Undercuts location can changed by tiliting the cast anteriorly and laterally

    The Master Cast

    • Selecting most suitable placement path following mouth preparations
    • Measuring retentive areas; finding appropriate location for clasp terminals
    • Trimming blockout parallel to placement path
    • Determining factors of placement and removal including guiding planes, retentive areas, interference, and esthetics

    Machining Cast Restorations

    • Procedure for manipulating the cast restoration using machine tools.

    Surveying Ceramic Veneer Crowns

    • Procedure of surveying ceramic veneer crowns.

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    This quiz covers the essential concepts of surveying as it pertains to removable partial dentures. Participants will explore definitions, functions, and key objectives that guide the design and implementation of denture solutions. Additionally, it addresses the nuances of undercuts and the path of insertion critical to effective denture fitting.

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