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Selecting Denture Teeth Flashcards

1
Q

Which teeth are for esthetics?

A

Anterior teeth

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2
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Which teeth are for function?

A

Posterior teeth

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3
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T/F: We want to use any and all available information to select the correct teeth for the denture; previous dentures, photos, and friends and family

A

True

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4
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Beware of the ____ patient; be sure to bring their friends and/or family to get their opinions/expectations

A

Indifferent

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5
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____ is the easiest factor to determine when selecting anterior teeth

A

Shade

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6
Q

_____ is the factor dealing with the occlusal-gingival height and mesial-distal width of the teeth

A

Size

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7
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_____ is the factor dealing with the shape of the individual teeth

A

Mold

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8
Q

When determining shade, is the whitest always the best?

A

No; fake looking

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9
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When determining _____ of the anterior teeth, Use existing denture Use anatomical landmarks Use the Interalar Facial Meter Use the Trubyte Tooth Indicator

A

Size

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10
Q

The width of the central incisor is about ____ the bizygomatic width

A

1/16

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11
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The ____ width can be measured using a caliper-type facebow

A

Bizygomatic width

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12
Q

The approximate combined width of the 6 anterior teeth on a flat plane is the bizygomatic width divided by ____

A

3.3

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13
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When determining the width of the anterior sextant with ________, Mark the corners of the wax rim Measure that distance using the curve of the wax rim That distance will approximate the combined width of the 6 anterior teeth on a curve.

A

Anatomical landmarks

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14
Q

The _____ meter is used to measure the interalar distance; classifies the anterior sextant width into small, medium and large

A

Facial meter

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15
Q

To determine the _____ of the anterior teeth, Use an existing denture Use the patient’s lip line Using anatomical landmarks Evaluate the distance between the maxillary and mandibular ridges

A

Length

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16
Q

Mark the _____ line on the maxillary wax rim when the patient smiles to estimate the length of the maxillary teeth and avoid a “Gummy Smile”

A

“lip line”

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17
Q

The distance from the hairline to the gnathion (the most inferior bony portion of the chin) divided by ___ equals the length of the central incisor.

A

16

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18
Q

_____ teeth are considered to be more esthetic, however, the distance between the maxillary and mandibular ridges may result in the use of shorter teeth.

A

Longer

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19
Q

What are the 2 ideologies for selecting anterior tooth mold?

A

Dentogenics and Geometric Theory

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20
Q

The ____ ideologie of tooth mold selection is based on age, sex, and personality

A

Dentogenics

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21
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The ____ ideologie of tooth mold selection is based on the shape of the face

A

Geometric theory

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22
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Males faces tend to be more of what shape?

A

Square

23
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Females faces tend to be more of what shape?

A

Rounder

24
Q

Older folks faces tend to be more of what shape?

A

Square

25
Q

Which tooth tends to resemble the inverted face form?

A

Max central incisor

26
Q

What are the 4 categories of the geometric theory?

A

Ovoid, square, square tapering, tapering

27
Q

What are the 3 points used to determine the shape of the face?

A

Temple, zygomatic arch, and angle of mandible

28
Q

T/F: The facial contour of the anterior should mimic the contour of the face in profile

A

True

29
Q

The objective of both the Geometric Theory and Dentogenics is to ______ the teeth with their surrounding structures in an attempt to avoid detection and provide an esthetic appearance.

A

harmonize

30
Q

After the size and shape of the teeth are determined, the information must be applied to the _____ Guide. ;The maxillary anterior tooth guide consists of 2 numbers followed by a letter classification.

A

Bioform Mould Guide

31
Q

The first number of the Bioform Mould guide determines ______ of the max anterior teeth

A

shape

32
Q

The second number of the Bioform Mould guide determines ______ of the max anterior teeth

A

contour

33
Q

The letter of the Bioform Mould guide determines ______ of the max anterior teeth

A

Width

34
Q

The _____ guide is used to select the anterior mandibular teeth

A

Portrait mould guide

35
Q

T/F: The size of the maxillary and mandibular posterior teeth can also be determined using the mould guide. These measurements are also based on the maxillary anterior teeth.

A

True

36
Q

Measure the distance from the distal of the _____ to the ________ portion of the ridge to determine the combined length of the mandibular posteriors.

A

canine to the ascending portion of the ridge

37
Q

Is it okay to set tooth on ascending ramus?

A

No

38
Q

What tooth is commonly taken out of mandible?

A

Premolar

39
Q

For _____: Pros – esthetics nCons – clacking sound, abrasive, weight

A

Porcelain

40
Q

For ______: Pros – easily adjusted, chemical bond to resin nCons – occlusal wear

A

Acrylic resin

41
Q

In the horizontal view, The incisal edges of the maxillary central incisors should be approximately ______ to the midpoint of the incisive papilla

A

8-10 mm anterior

42
Q

In the Horizontal view, A line drawn perpendicular to the mid-sagittal suture and that bisects the incisive papilla should extend though the center of the maxillary _____

A

canines.

43
Q

In occlusion with the lips together, the labial incisal 1/3 of the maxillary anterior teeth support the _____ border of the lower lip

A

superior border

44
Q

T/F: The record base should be bulky under the nostrils.

A

False

45
Q

From the Frontal View, At rest, approximately ____ of the maxillary centrals should be visible

A

1-2 mm

46
Q

The plane of the maxillary anterior teeth should be parallel to the ____ line.

A

interpupillary line

47
Q

When smiling, the incisal edges of the maxillary teeth should follow the line of the _____

A

lower lip.

48
Q

The mandibular anterior teeth should be set on a curve that parallels the maxillary anterior teeth resulting in a uniform _____ horizontal overlap.

A

1-2mm

49
Q

There should be ______ of vertical overlap.

A

zero or minimal (0.5 mm)

50
Q

The ____ should be positioned in a way in which the distal portion of the tooth points to the desired position of the central fossae of the posterior teeth.

A

canines

51
Q

The _____ is defined as the space between the buccal surfaces of the upper teeth and the corners of the mouth when the patient smiles.

A

buccal corridor

52
Q

The mandibular teeth should be on a flat plane and extend ____ to _____ up the retromolar pad.

A

1/2 to 2/3

53
Q

The mandibular posterior teeth are set over the ridge to gain a _____ advantage.

A

retentive

54
Q

T/F: The occlusal-gingival height should be maintained from the anterior teeth to the posterior teeth

A

True

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