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An intraoral surveyor.

¹10th Special Forces Group, U.S. Army, Ft. Devens, Mass.

The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry

|April 1, 1989

Summary

A new intraoral surveyor device aids dentists in checking tooth preparations for dentures. It accurately guides prosthesis insertion, improving tooth preparation for better denture fit.

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Area of Science:

Dental prosthetics
Biomaterials engineering

Background:

Accurate tooth preparation is crucial for the success of fixed and removable partial dentures.
Current methods for evaluating tooth preparations can be time-consuming and lack precision.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce and describe a novel intraoral surveyor device.
To highlight the device's utility in optimizing tooth preparations for partial dentures.

Main Methods:

The study describes a device designed for intraoral use.
The device functions as a surveyor to assess abutment teeth preparations.

Main Results:

The device quickly and accurately indicates the planned path of prosthesis insertion.
It serves as a visual guide during tooth preparation and evaluation.
The surveyor aids in assessing preparations before final impressions.

Conclusions:

This intraoral surveyor offers an inexpensive, practical, and readily available method.
It facilitates the production of optimal tooth preparations for partial dentures.

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