Facial View Orthodontic Measurements Quiz

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What is the purpose of observing a frontal view with a full smile in facial analysis?

  • To determine the location of the facial midline in relation to the maxillary dental midline
  • To evaluate tooth exposure at rest
  • To assess the parallelism between the interpupillary line and the occlusal plane
  • To assess lip anatomy in terms of symmetry and fullness (correct)

How can the parallelism between the interpupillary line and the occlusal plane be clinically visualized?

  • By determining the location of the facial midline
  • By using a length of floss (correct)
  • By assessing tooth exposure at rest
  • By evaluating lip anatomy in profile view

What determines whether a case should be 'built out' facially or not?

  • Location of the facial midline in relation to the maxillary dental midline
  • Parallelism between the interpupillary line and the occlusal plane
  • Degree of lip support (correct)
  • Tooth exposure at rest

According to Vig and Brundo’s study, what is the tooth exposure of a woman's maxillary central incisors at age 60 with the lip at rest?

<p>No longer displayed (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason for the decrease in maxillary central display over time?

<p>Loss of muscle tone, gravity, and wear of the incisal edges (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the amount of tooth display at rest assessed?

<p>Asking patients to relax their lips and say the word 'Emma' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a nasolabial angle of less than 90° indicate?

<p>Prominent maxilla, requiring smaller and less dominant restorations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of lengthening the incisal edges of patients' teeth?

<p>To achieve a more youthful appearance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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