Tooth Selection Flashcards
What do the numbers mean on the side of a mould guide?
Top number = length canine to canine
Second number = width of UL central
Third = length of UL central
How should you choose length of upper/lower anterior teeth
Measure the record block and choose appropriate size
What should be included on lab instructions?
Name, shade, mould, setting, and any additional instructions
What factors influence posterior tooth selection
Where are they placed?
Width of ridge
Avoiding lingual overhangs
Available space
Lower teeth usually placed on the crest of the ridge to ensure stability
Where are upper posterior teeth usually placed?
Slightly buccal to the ridge, without compromising border seal of denture