Complete Denture Prosthesis Tooth Selection

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Which factor influences the angulation of anterior teeth in dentures?

Sex (correct)

Material

Personality

Age

What dental characteristic differs between males and females according to the dentogenic concept?

Canine visibility

Tooth color

Incisal angles (correct)

Gingival recession

How does age affect the appearance of teeth in elderly patients?

Horizontal overlap increases (correct)

Teeth become more rounded

Gingival recession decreases

Inter-occlusal distance increases

Which material has poor abrasion resistance but excellent esthetics for anterior teeth?

Porcelain Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of acrylic teeth compared to porcelain teeth?

No clicking on contact Signup and view all the answers

What happens to inter-occlusal distance with age?

It increases Signup and view all the answers

What are some factors that contribute to the natural darkening of older patients' teeth?

Deposition of secondary dentin, wearing away of enamel, and external staining Signup and view all the answers

What is the general preference of females in terms of tooth color compared to males?

Brighter teeth Signup and view all the answers

What should be considered when harmonizing the color of teeth with the color of the face?

Lighter teeth for lighter skin and darker teeth for darker skin Signup and view all the answers

What is a consideration in determining the size of teeth in relation to the size of the face and head?

The incisal level of central and lateral teeth should be distinct in women Signup and view all the answers

Which methods can be used to determine the size of teeth?

Pre-extraction guides, anthropological measurements, and theoretical concepts Signup and view all the answers

What are some anatomic entities used as guides to selection of anterior teeth for size?

The size of the face, incisal papilla and the cuspid eminence or the Buccal Frenum Signup and view all the answers

What are the four qualities involved in the selection of teeth shade?

Hue, Saturation, Brilliance, Translucency Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Hue' refer to in tooth shade selection?

Dominant wavelengths present in a spectral distribution Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Saturation (Chroma)' represent in tooth shade selection?

The amount of color per unit of area of an object Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Brilliance (Value)' refer to in tooth shade selection?

Refers to the lightness or darkness of an object Signup and view all the answers

What factor must the hue of the teeth be in harmony with?

Hue of the patient’s face Signup and view all the answers

Which factors are considered in tooth shade selection?

Hue, Value, Chroma Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Younger patients tend to prefer lighter tooth colors, while older patients' teeth naturally darken due to deposition of secondary dentin, wearing away of enamel, and external staining.
Females generally prefer brighter teeth than males.
The color of teeth should harmonize with the color of the face, with lighter teeth suitable for lighter skin and darker teeth for darker skin.
The size of teeth should be in proportion to the size of the face and head. Women's teeth are often smaller than men's, and the incisal level of central and lateral teeth is desirable to be distinct in women.
To determine the size of teeth, methods using pre-extraction guides, anthropological measurements, and theoretical concepts can be used.
Pre-extraction guides include diagnostic casts, photographs, and radiographs. Anthropological measurement methods include the Sears cephalic index, Berry's biometric index, and H. Pound's formula. Theoretical concepts include Winkler's three-perspective approach, typal form theory, and the concept of harmony.
The size and color of teeth should be in harmony with the size of the head and color of the sclera.
Seven anatomic entities are used as guides to selection of anterior teeth for size: the size of the face, incisal papilla and the cuspid eminence or the Buccal Frenum, maxillomandibular relations, the contour of the residual ridges, the vertical distance between the ridges, and the lips.
Tooth selection is also based on the shape of the patient's face or facial form and profile. The labial surface of the upper central incisor should be in harmony with the profile of the face.

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Learn about the process of selecting artificial teeth for complete denture prostheses and the factors to consider for edentulous patients. This quiz covers the knowledge and understanding required for tooth selection in prosthetic dentistry.