Selection of artificial teeth Flashcards
how can we determine the width of maxillary anterior teeth?
- 1/3 bizygomatic width using facebow
- from one canine eminence to the other
- from corner of the mouth to the other
How many mm of the teeth must be shown at rest?
2mm of the tip
How many mm of teeth is shown when the lips are short?
5mm
How many mm of teeth is shown when the lips are long?
flushing of lip on teeth takes place
As length of lip increases, how much of the tooth is shown?
decrease tooth shown
What is the shape of the teeth related to?
shape of the face = shape of the arch = shape of the teeth
What teeth are selected for tapered faces?
tapered face = tapered arch = tapered teeth
What teeth are selected for square faces?
square face = square arch = square teeth
What teeth are selected for ovoid faces?
ovoid face = ovoid arch = ovoid teeth
What should the labial surface of the tooth be in harmony with?
facial profile
What labial surface should be used if facial profile is flat?
flat labial surface
What labial surface should be used if facial profile is curved?
curved labial surface
What is the facial features of females and what are the anterior teeth selected according to that?
- facial features are curved
- tapered or ovoid anterior teeth are used
What is the facial features of males and what are the anterior teeth selected according to that?
- facial features are square
- square anterior teeth should be used
What does the selection of a suitable shade for maxillary anterior teeth depends on?
- patient’s age
- colour of the patient’s eyes and hair
- patient’s general complexion
- patient’s personal approval