intro to partial removable dentures Flashcards
1
Q
what is an articulator
A
a hinged instrument to which the maxillary and mandibular casts are attached, and which reproduces recorded relationships of the mandible to the maxilla
articulators assist the study of the occlusion and the formation of the occlusal surfaces of prostheses and restorations
2
Q
what is a dental surveyor
A
an instrument used to survey casts, also used to prepare parallel surfaces on restorations
