surveying
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sur·vey·ing
(sŭr-vā'ing),In dentistry, the procedure of locating and delineating the contour and position of the abutment teeth and associated structures before designing a removable partial denture.
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sur·vey·ing
(sŭr-vā'ing)In dentistry, procedure of locating and delineating contour and position of abutment teeth and associated structures before designing a removable partial denture.
Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012