title: Technique to improve surveying in confined areas.
abstract: Current surveying instrumentation precludes the thorough analysis of some areas of cast topography. The use of readily available, supplemental instrumentation when casts are surveyed will enhance removable partial denture therapy. In particular, facial embrasures and rest seats can be advantageously studied with this modified technique.
authors.affiliation: Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, Southern Illinois University, Alton, USA.
authors.forename: G N
authors.initials: GN
authors.lastname: Zoeller
authors.forename: P H
authors.initials: PH
authors.lastname: Tischler
mesh_terms: D000044:Dental Abutments; D003779:Denture Design / Q000295:instrumentation; D003832:Denture, Partial, Removable; D004867:Equipment Design; D009969:Orthodontic Wires; D013499:Surface Properties