Dental Aesthetics and Tooth Characterization

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Which of the following is NOT a goal for the construction of complete dentures?

Be esthetically pleasing

Allow the patient to speak normally

Abuse the tissues over residual ridges (correct)

Function well

What is the dentist's role in the selection of artificial teeth?

To perform a time-consuming procedure

To use accurate record bases and articulator mountings

To transfer the tooth arrangement from the articulator to the patient's mouth

To develop experience and confidence (correct)

What is the purpose of the try-in appointment?

To evaluate the occlusal concept

To fulfill the philosophy of occlusion (correct)

To select artificial teeth

To perform a laboratory procedure

What factors have been considered in anterior tooth selection?

Tooth shape and head shape Signup and view all the answers

Which type of teeth should be used for dentures that oppose natural teeth?

Acrylic teeth Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of selecting two different molds of teeth and asking the patient to choose?

To determine the patient's preference for tooth size Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of using acrylic teeth in limited interocclusal space?

They can be ground thin without losing mechanical retention Signup and view all the answers

What can be done to make dentures with highly visible gingiva appear more realistic?

Use acrylic teeth with long contact points Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects the cost of providing complete denture treatment?

Patient's satisfaction with their teeth's appearance Signup and view all the answers

What is the conformative approach to prosthodontic care?

Providing dentures that have similar teeth to the patient's existing ones Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of arranging the practice for ATS?

To make it easier for the patient to view their face in good light Signup and view all the answers

What should be considered when the patient dislikes their present teeth?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which type of tooth arrangement can create a realistic smile by emphasizing subtle variations in position and natural proportion?

Natural arrangement Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of anterior tooth characterization?

To produce strikingly realistic effects that make the patient's smile look like enamel, dentin, and gingiva Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between anatomical and nonanatomical posterior denture teeth?

Anatomical teeth have occlusal surfaces that are copies from the natural form, while nonanatomical teeth have forms designed to meet specific patient needs. Signup and view all the answers

What are some ways in which teeth can be modified to create a personal smile?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which method can be used to help patients decide on the shade of their teeth?

Showing them a complete shade guide and asking them to select the lightest and darkest tabs Signup and view all the answers

What can be done if patients are unable or unwilling to decide on a shade?

Advise them that both shades are appropriate and they can choose between them when they have the actual teeth Signup and view all the answers

How can patients be assisted in deciding on the size of their teeth?

Set two different sizes of teeth on a piece of wax rope or on a tooth selector rim and ask the patient to choose Signup and view all the answers

What can influence the appearance of teeth of similar size?

Differences in the crown taper and labial curvature Signup and view all the answers

Which factors are considered to have an influence on the maintenance of hard and soft tissues in the dental arches?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What should be the buccolingual widths of artificial teeth in comparison to the natural teeth they replace?

Slightly narrower Signup and view all the answers

Which denture flanges do narrower artificial posterior teeth assist in maintaining on the residual ridge?

Buccal and lingual Signup and view all the answers

What are the criteria for selecting posterior teeth in terms of color, buccolingual width, and mesiodistal width?

Buccolingual width, mesiodistal width, and material Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of arranging teeth for the best stability and other functional and nonfunctional activities?

To restore occlusion Signup and view all the answers

What is the influence of correct jaw relation records that are transferred to an instrument capable of accepting what is recorded?

To improve denture stability Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the primary responsibility of the patient in the area of prosthodontic care?

To determine the esthetic outcome Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for patients wanting teeth that look whiter and less restored than what would normally be expected in persons their age?

Influence of societal values for youth and health Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for prosthetic teeth to be readily matched for future tooth repairs?

To ensure satisfactory results Signup and view all the answers

What is the psychology of acceptance mentioned in the text?

Patients more readily accept prosthetic care if they have had some input Signup and view all the answers

Which principle should be followed for the buccolingual positioning of posterior teeth?

They should be positioned over the residual ridge Signup and view all the answers

Which occlusal concept requires a combination of upper anatomical and lower nonanatomical molds for posterior teeth?

Lingualized articulations Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consideration in positioning the premolars during denture fabrication?

They should be perpendicular to the occlusal rim Signup and view all the answers

What should be avoided when placing posterior teeth on the residual ridge incline?

Placing them too far towards the buccal of the ridge Signup and view all the answers

Which tooth is positioned last in the arrangement process for the mandibular arch?

Mandibular first premolar Signup and view all the answers

Which teeth are usually arranged first when establishing a balanced articulation with nonanatomical posterior teeth?

Mandibular teeth Signup and view all the answers

What is the major difference in the positioning of mandibular posterior teeth when arranging nonanatomical teeth compared to anatomical teeth?

The mandibular teeth are positioned more to the facial Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the anteroposterior compensating curve in the arrangement of nonanatomical posterior teeth?

To establish a balanced articulation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a consideration when determining the occlusal plane for complete dentures?

The equal distance between the two ridges Signup and view all the answers

What are the most reliable guides for determining the buccolingual position of the posterior teeth in complete dentures?

The position of the canine and the shape of the basal seat Signup and view all the answers

What influences the final arrangement of the arch in complete dentures?

The pressure of the cheeks and tongue against the facial and lingual surfaces of the erupting natural teeth Signup and view all the answers

What is the solution to positioning the posterior teeth in complete dentures?

Position the teeth along a line extending from the tip of the canine to the middle of the retromolar pad Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about the amount of curvature developed in complete dentures?

It rarely requires more than a combined 20-degree elevation of the occlusal surfaces of the posterior teeth. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the anteroposterior compensating curve in complete dentures?

To provide the needed tooth structure for balancing contacts in the protrusive movement. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the mediolateral compensating curve in complete dentures?

To achieve balanced articulation during lateral movements. Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum degree to which the mediolateral compensating curve usually exceeds from the horizontal plane of orientation?

5 to 10 degrees Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of sealing the teeth to the record base with pink wax?

To prevent cheek biting Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason for selecting the maxillary first premolar for arrangement?

Its longer occlusal cervical height provides a more esthetic arrangement Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of aligning the marginal ridges and facial surfaces of the maxillary first molar and premolar?

To maintain maximum contact between the maxillary occlusal surface and mandibular antagonist Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between arranging teeth for balanced articulation and monoplane articulation?

Balanced articulation eliminates deflective occlusal contacts, while monoplane articulation does not Signup and view all the answers

Which teeth are positioned on a line from the canine tip to 1 to 2 mm below the top of the retromolar pad?

Mandibular first premolar Signup and view all the answers

What is attached to the neck of the first premolar tooth and positioned in the arch in contact with the canine?

Small cone of soft pink baseplate wax Signup and view all the answers

What is the key to the relative anteroposterior intercuspation of all the remaining posterior teeth?

First three premolars Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of aligning the maxillary lingual cusps with the reference line on the mandibular wax occlusal rim?

To create lingual cusp contact of the maxillary molar Signup and view all the answers

Which type of articulator is used in the arrangement of denture teeth?

Simple hinge articulator Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of removing a small segment of the mandibular wax occlusion rim from the posterior tooth area?

To create space for the mandibular teeth Signup and view all the answers

How are the maxillary teeth positioned in relation to the mandibular wax occlusion rim?

To approximate the maxillary occlusion rim contour Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended horizontal overlap of the maxillary facial cusp in relation to the mandibular wax occlusal rim?

1 to 2 mm overlap Signup and view all the answers

How are the mandibular teeth arranged in relation to the maxillary teeth?

To align with the central groove area of the maxillary tooth Signup and view all the answers

When are the teeth placed on the articulator?

While the wax is still warm Signup and view all the answers

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Which of the following is NOT a goal for the construction of complete dentures?

What is the dentist's role in the selection of artificial teeth?

What is the purpose of the try-in appointment?

What factors have been considered in anterior tooth selection?

Which type of teeth should be used for dentures that oppose natural teeth?

What is the purpose of selecting two different molds of teeth and asking the patient to choose?

What is the advantage of using acrylic teeth in limited interocclusal space?

What can be done to make dentures with highly visible gingiva appear more realistic?

Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects the cost of providing complete denture treatment?

What is the conformative approach to prosthodontic care?

What is the main purpose of arranging the practice for ATS?

What should be considered when the patient dislikes their present teeth?

Which type of tooth arrangement can create a realistic smile by emphasizing subtle variations in position and natural proportion?

What is the purpose of anterior tooth characterization?

What is the main difference between anatomical and nonanatomical posterior denture teeth?

What are some ways in which teeth can be modified to create a personal smile?

Which method can be used to help patients decide on the shade of their teeth?

What can be done if patients are unable or unwilling to decide on a shade?

How can patients be assisted in deciding on the size of their teeth?

What can influence the appearance of teeth of similar size?

Which factors are considered to have an influence on the maintenance of hard and soft tissues in the dental arches?

What should be the buccolingual widths of artificial teeth in comparison to the natural teeth they replace?

Which denture flanges do narrower artificial posterior teeth assist in maintaining on the residual ridge?

What are the criteria for selecting posterior teeth in terms of color, buccolingual width, and mesiodistal width?

What is the purpose of arranging teeth for the best stability and other functional and nonfunctional activities?

What is the influence of correct jaw relation records that are transferred to an instrument capable of accepting what is recorded?

According to the text, what is the primary responsibility of the patient in the area of prosthodontic care?

What is the main reason for patients wanting teeth that look whiter and less restored than what would normally be expected in persons their age?

Why is it important for prosthetic teeth to be readily matched for future tooth repairs?

What is the psychology of acceptance mentioned in the text?

Which principle should be followed for the buccolingual positioning of posterior teeth?

Which occlusal concept requires a combination of upper anatomical and lower nonanatomical molds for posterior teeth?

What is the primary consideration in positioning the premolars during denture fabrication?

What should be avoided when placing posterior teeth on the residual ridge incline?

Which tooth is positioned last in the arrangement process for the mandibular arch?

Which teeth are usually arranged first when establishing a balanced articulation with nonanatomical posterior teeth?

What is the major difference in the positioning of mandibular posterior teeth when arranging nonanatomical teeth compared to anatomical teeth?

What is the purpose of the anteroposterior compensating curve in the arrangement of nonanatomical posterior teeth?

Which of the following is NOT a consideration when determining the occlusal plane for complete dentures?

What are the most reliable guides for determining the buccolingual position of the posterior teeth in complete dentures?

What influences the final arrangement of the arch in complete dentures?

What is the solution to positioning the posterior teeth in complete dentures?

Which of the following is true about the amount of curvature developed in complete dentures?

What is the purpose of the anteroposterior compensating curve in complete dentures?

What is the purpose of the mediolateral compensating curve in complete dentures?

What is the maximum degree to which the mediolateral compensating curve usually exceeds from the horizontal plane of orientation?

What is the purpose of sealing the teeth to the record base with pink wax?

What is the reason for selecting the maxillary first premolar for arrangement?

What is the purpose of aligning the marginal ridges and facial surfaces of the maxillary first molar and premolar?

What is the main difference between arranging teeth for balanced articulation and monoplane articulation?

Which teeth are positioned on a line from the canine tip to 1 to 2 mm below the top of the retromolar pad?

What is attached to the neck of the first premolar tooth and positioned in the arch in contact with the canine?

What is the key to the relative anteroposterior intercuspation of all the remaining posterior teeth?

What is the purpose of aligning the maxillary lingual cusps with the reference line on the mandibular wax occlusal rim?

Which type of articulator is used in the arrangement of denture teeth?

What is the purpose of removing a small segment of the mandibular wax occlusion rim from the posterior tooth area?

How are the maxillary teeth positioned in relation to the mandibular wax occlusion rim?

What is the recommended horizontal overlap of the maxillary facial cusp in relation to the mandibular wax occlusal rim?

How are the mandibular teeth arranged in relation to the maxillary teeth?

When are the teeth placed on the articulator?

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