esthetics with leal Flashcards
- OBJECTIVES OF ESTHETIC DENTISTRY:
- restorations with pleasing proportions that restore function
- create arrangement of teeth and restorations that is HARMONIOUS WITH THE GINGIVAL TISSUES, LIPS AND FACE OF THE PATIENT.
HORIZONTAL LINES OF REFERENCE:
IPL and lip lines
IPL used for
how can the lip line of the upper lip be used
how can the lower lip line be used
vertical line of reference
facial midline
facial midline can be used for?>
saggital plane references
phonetic references
what is an s sound for?
closest speaking space
what is an F/V sound for
ant. maxillary teeth touch wet-dry line of lower lip
perception of color
components of color
hue
chroma
value
translucency
hue
principal color
chroma
intensity/saturation of color
value
lightness/darkness of color (higher value for darker colors)
what factors determine the color of natural teeth and restorations?
when should color be selected
before desiccation
lighting for color selection
appropriate source
can more than one color be selected?
in some cases yes
most important component of color
value
comms with lab tech
must be established to achieve a predictable result
Where can color be modified on the restoration?
intrinsically and extrinsically
what does an adequate dental midline reinforce for esthetics?
perception of order and organization
