title: Putty Index for Tripoding.
abstract: Precise orientation and transfer of the selected path of insertion and removal is a critical step in cast removable partial denture prosthesis design. An easy technique for registering the same is described using addition silicon putty and a used diamond disk.
authors.affiliation: General Hospital Kottayam, Kerala, India.
authors.forename: A S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Afsal
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Rajas Dental College, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: Shyammohan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Aravindakshan
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Sri Sankara Dental College, Akarthumuri, India.
authors.forename: Sebastian
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Thomas
authors.affiliation: Private Practice, Trivandrum, India.
authors.forename: Najma
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Musthafa
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Sri Sankara Dental College, Akarthumuri, India.
authors.forename: Shahin
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ismail
mesh_terms: D003735:Dental Casting Technique; D003764:Dental Materials / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003779:Denture Design / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D003832:Denture, Partial, Removable; D006801:Humans; D012825:Silicon / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D003764:Dental Materials; D012825:Silicon
keywords: Surveyor; removable partial denture; tripoding