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What is the primary objective of restoring esthetics in dentistry?
What is the primary objective of restoring esthetics in dentistry?
- To restore the involved tooth or teeth into normal harmonious color, form, surface texture, translucency, fluorescence, surface reflectivity, size, position, alignment, and articulation with opposing teeth (correct)
- To achieve a perfect match with the neighboring tooth
- To restore the tooth to its original shape and size
- To primarily focus on the durability of the restoration
What is a major challenge in achieving an exact color match in esthetic restorations?
What is a major challenge in achieving an exact color match in esthetic restorations?
- Duplicating the color of the surrounding teeth
- Achieving the perfect shade of white
- Duplicating the combined color of enamel and dentin with a synthetic restorative material (correct)
- Matching the color of the restoration to the gingival tissue
How is color determination typically done in esthetic restorations?
How is color determination typically done in esthetic restorations?
- By matching the color of the surrounding teeth
- By using a color wheel
- By using a spectrophotometer
- By comparing with buttons of a shade guide (correct)
What is another limitation in restoring esthetics besides exact color match?
What is another limitation in restoring esthetics besides exact color match?
What is the importance of durability in esthetic restorations?
What is the importance of durability in esthetic restorations?
Why does the use of a shade guide introduces an amount of deviation from the exact color?
Why does the use of a shade guide introduces an amount of deviation from the exact color?
What is the recommended position for the patient during color determination?
What is the recommended position for the patient during color determination?
What is the primary goal of esthetic cavity design?
What is the primary goal of esthetic cavity design?
Which of the following restorative materials is NOT typically used for esthetic restorations?
Which of the following restorative materials is NOT typically used for esthetic restorations?
What is the purpose of selective grinding in esthetic restorations?
What is the purpose of selective grinding in esthetic restorations?
What is the main reason for using modified cavity designs for initial carious lesions?
What is the main reason for using modified cavity designs for initial carious lesions?
Which of the following esthetic techniques involves the use of a chemical agent to whiten the tooth?
Which of the following esthetic techniques involves the use of a chemical agent to whiten the tooth?
What is the primary definition of esthetics in the context of a smile?
What is the primary definition of esthetics in the context of a smile?
What is a possible cause of poor esthetic appearance?
What is a possible cause of poor esthetic appearance?
What determines the level of the lipline?
What determines the level of the lipline?
What is a characteristic of a high lip line?
What is a characteristic of a high lip line?
What is a possible consequence of significant loss of alveolar bone following tooth loss?
What is a possible consequence of significant loss of alveolar bone following tooth loss?
What is a possible combination that may cause exposure of excessive amounts of gingiva on smiling or during conversation?
What is a possible combination that may cause exposure of excessive amounts of gingiva on smiling or during conversation?
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