Patient Preference and Size Selection in Dentistry

What is the primary reason for selecting anterior teeth in prosthodontics?

To satisfy esthetic requirements

Which of the following could provide records for size, form, and shade of teeth in prosthodontics?

Pre-extraction photographs

What factors are considered when pre-extraction records are not available for selecting artificial teeth?

Shade, size, form

How does age influence the shade selection of artificial teeth?

The younger the patient, the lighter the color preferred Signup and view all the answers

How does sex influence the color preference for artificial teeth?

Females are usually given brighter teeth than males Signup and view all the answers

Why is it mentioned in the text that darker people with dark skin may have very light artificial teeth?

Because of contrast in skin and tooth color Signup and view all the answers

How can the width of the anterior teeth be measured?

By measuring on the upper occlusion rim based on buccal frenum and corner of the mouth Signup and view all the answers

What method can be used to assist a patient in deciding the size of tooth they prefer?

Method of pair comparison Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic should the upper central incisor form be in harmony with?

Patient's face Signup and view all the answers

When classifying face form according to frontal outline, what are the categories mentioned?

Square, ovoid, tapering Signup and view all the answers

Which facial profile divisions are mentioned in the text?

Straight, convex, concave Signup and view all the answers

What types of forms are associated with a feminine face according to the text?

Rounded, ovoid, tapering features Signup and view all the answers

How is the length of upper anterior teeth controlled?

Inter-ridge distance and length of upper lip Signup and view all the answers

In which type of lip configuration can nothing be seen from the upper central incisor?

Long lip Signup and view all the answers

How is the width of upper anterior teeth determined in relation to the bi-Zygomatic width?

Equal to the bi-Zygomatic width Signup and view all the answers

Which method is used to select the size of anterior teeth?

Pair comparison method Signup and view all the answers

What does the width of upper central incisor equal in relation to the bi-Zygomatic width?

1/16 of the bi-Zygomatic width Signup and view all the answers

How is the width of the nose related to the distance between the canine teeth?

Nose is equal in width to distance between canines Signup and view all the answers