Tooth selection Flashcards
1
Q
When selecting shade what should you do?
A
- Light source on and off
- Use patient photos
- Previous dentures
- Patient preference
- Dentist perception
2
Q
What does the top and bottom numbers on shade guide mean for anterior?
A
2nd to top is width of upper anterior
- lower is length of upper anterior
3
Q
When selecting position of posterior teeth what should you consider?
A
- Size
- Width
- Length and number of teeth
- Position
- Occlusal surface
4
Q
Factors that may influence choice of teeth?
A
- Ridge
- Neuromuscular control
- Reproducibility of occlusal position
5
Q
Why should you avoid lingual overhands on lower posterior teeth?
A
- Lingual flange incorrect shape
- Tongue lifts denture when moves
6
Q
What is the position of posterior teeth?
A
- Lowers Placed on crest of ridge to ensure stability
- Uppers placed slightly buccal to ridge without compromising border seal of denture
7
Q
When are non-anatomical, flat teeth, cuspless teeth used?
A
- When difficult to get reproducible jaw relationship
8
Q
What compensating curves does the technician use to set the teeth?
A
- Antero posterior curve of spee
- Bi lateral curve of Monsen (Wilson)
