CSA aesthetic dentistry

Question 1

what factors influence appearance of teeth?

Answer 1

1.	Outline form of:
o Tooth – See CASE
o Gum – more gum on one side than another  Looks wrong 
o	Bone –affects how much gum is present  
2.	Contour
3.	Symmetry 
4.	Proportion
5.	Colour

Question 2

What do males tend to have more?

Answer 2

more square teeth, the distal edges of the teeth should splay outwards

Question 3

Whats the buccal cprridor?

Answer 3

when smile, see black triangles either side of the mouth

Question 4

What is the smile line?

Answer 4

• teeth should mirror contour line of lower lip

Question 5

What is important in improving aesthetics ?

Answer 5

tissue height

Question 6

what are techniques to improve characteristics?

Answer 6

• Bleaching discolored teeth
• Composites to match tooth surface
• Porcelain veneers
• Crowns
• Implants placed in a healthy periodontium

Question 7

What is incisal edge restoration for>

Answer 7

incisal fracture, due to trauma or wear/ attrition/abrasion

Question 8

Where may trauma be higher?

Answer 8

in places of social deprivation

Question 9

Who is likely to get injury?

Answer 9

patients with increased overjets

Question 10

What are dental costs?

Answer 10

• Maintenance of restoration by patient
• Dental materials
• Patient time away from work
• Dentist time