SURVEYING IN PROSTHODONTICS: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW

Authors: 

Dr. Puvvada Venkata Vaibhav ¹, Dr. B. Lakshmana Rao ², Dr. k. Sudheer ³, Dr. Sudha Rani. P ⁴ ,Dr. P. Ravi Teja ⁵.

1. Final Year Post Graduate Student, Department of Prosthodontics, Lenora Institute of Dental Sciences, Rajahmundry, India.
2. Professor & HOD, Department of Prosthodontics, Lenora Institute of Dental Sciences, Rajahmundry, India.
3. Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Lenora Institute of Dental Sciences, Rajahmundry, India.
4. Second Year Post Graduate Student, Department of Prosthodontics, Lenora Institute of Dental Sciences, Rajahmundry, India.
5. First Year Post Graduate Student, Department of Prosthodontics, Lenora Institute of Dental Sciences, Rajahmundry, India.

Abstract

Surveying plays a crucial role in prosthodontics, ensuring proper design, path of insertion, and retention of removable prostheses. This review explores the principles, techniques, instruments, steps, and clinical significance of surveying in prosthodontics. Various studies and advancements in surveying are discussed to highlight its evolving role in modern prosthodontic practice.