Surveyor. Principles of surveying. Purposes of surveying

Question 1

What is a surveyor?

Answer 1

Instrument used in RPD construction

Question 2

Objectives of surveying

Answer 2

• Locate undercuts for mechanical retention
• Identify areas of interference
• Determine path of insertion
• Define HOC
• Align precision and semi precision attachments

Question 3

Types of surveyors

Answer 3

Ney(widely used)
Ticonium
William (flexible)
Jelenko 
-Retentoscope

Question 4

Parts of the surveyor

Answer 4

Platform
Vertical column 
Horizontal arm
Surveying arm
Surveying tools