Dental Surveyor

What is a dental surveyor?

• A tool used in surgery
• A device used for cleaning teeth
• A device used for measuring
• A type of dental chair

Which part of the dental surveyor holds the cast of the patient's mouth?

• The base
• The arm
• The hinge
• The handpiece

Which direction should the tip of the surveyor's stylus point towards?

• Upwards
• Downwards
• Sideways
• None of the above

What is the purpose of a dental surveyor in dentistry?

• To clean teeth
• To measure teeth
• To adjust and evaluate
• To extract teeth

What is the difference between a fixed and adjustable dental surveyor?

• A fixed surveyor is more expensive
• An adjustable surveyor is more expensive
• A fixed surveyor cannot be adjusted
• An adjustable surveyor can be adjusted

What is the role of the dental surveyor in the process of making a dental prosthesis?

• To clean the teeth
• To take impressions
• To design and adjust
• To extract teeth

How can a dental surveyor be used to ensure a proper fit of a dental prosthesis?

• By adjusting the height of the cast
• By adjusting the position of the cast
• By adjusting the hinge of the surveyor
• By adjusting the handpiece

What is the importance of accurately evaluating the occlusal plane with a dental surveyor?

• To prevent infection
• To ensure proper chewing
• To prevent tooth decay
• To ensure proper alignment

In what situations would a dental surveyor be used in the process of fabricating a denture?

• When the patient has no teeth
• When the patient has a few missing teeth
• When the patient has all their teeth
• None of the above

How can the dental surveyor be used to evaluate the relationship between the upper and lower teeth?

• By measuring the length of the teeth
• By measuring the width of the teeth
• By measuring the height of the teeth
• By evaluating the angle of the teeth