Prosthodontics: Arrangement of Artificial Teeth
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The technician sets the teeth to follow the labial contours of the occlusion rims. True or False?

True (A)

Proper arrangement of artificial teeth is not necessary for a removable dental appliance to be functional. True or False?

False (B)

The occlusion rims are used to make three determinations. True or False?

False (B)

The guide for arranging the anterior teeth is the lingual surfaces of the maxillary and mandibular occlusion rims. True or False?

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The wax occlusion rims are adjusted in the patient's mouth for teeth visibility and fullness. True or False?

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Arrangement of artificial teeth does not affect the appearance and function of a removable dental appliance. True or False?

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The occlusion rim not only indicates the faciolingual position and inclination of the anterior teeth, but also indicates the proper position of the _________.

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Posterior teeth are generally placed to enhance the stability of the ________ denture.

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Artificial teeth should be placed as near as possible to the position occupied by the ________ teeth.

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The aims of artificial teeth arrangement include preservation of the ________ bone.

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One of the considerations in positioning teeth is to ensure that the labial portions of the anterior teeth support the ________.

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Incising with artificial anterior teeth is not recommended as it can cause ________ of the denture.

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Improper positioning of teeth can affect the function of ________.

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The positioning of the teeth affects the ________ of the denture.

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The relationship between upper and lower anterior teeth may be classified as Normal, Retruded, and ________.

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The classification of anterior teeth relationship includes Class I, Class II, and Class III based on their ________ to one another.

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Flashcards

Labial contours

The shape and curvature of the outer surfaces of teeth, visible when smiling.

Occlusion rims

Wax structures that mimic the shape of your teeth and gums, used to create a custom fit for dentures.

Artificial teeth arrangement

The process of positioning artificial teeth in a denture to achieve proper function and aesthetics.

Anterior teeth

The front teeth, used for biting and cutting.

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Posterior teeth

The back teeth used for grinding.

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Denture stability

How well a denture stays in place and doesn't move around.

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Natural teeth position

Original placement of a person's own teeth.

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Artificial teeth aims

Goals in placing artificial teeth, including function, aesthetics, and preservation of bone.

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Labial support

The anterior teeth supporting the lips by providing fullness and shape.

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Denture fracture

A crack or break in the denture material.

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Function

How well a denture works for eating, talking, and chewing.

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Denture aesthetics

How a denture looks when you smile.

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Denture retention

How well a denture stays in place and doesn't fall out.

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Anterior teeth relationship

The way the upper and lower front teeth fit together.

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Dental classification

A system for categorizing the relationship between upper and lower teeth.

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Occlusal relationship

The way the upper and lower teeth meet when you bite down.

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Study Notes

Occlusion Rims and Artificial Teeth Arrangement

  • The technician sets the teeth to follow the labial contours of the occlusion rims.
  • Proper arrangement of artificial teeth is necessary for a removable dental appliance to be functional.

Occlusion Rims Determinations

  • The occlusion rims are used to make three determinations.

Anterior Teeth Arrangement

  • The guide for arranging the anterior teeth is the lingual surfaces of the maxillary and mandibular occlusion rims.
  • The wax occlusion rims are adjusted in the patient's mouth for teeth visibility and fullness.

Posterior Teeth Placement

  • Posterior teeth are generally placed to enhance the stability of the denture.

Artificial Teeth Placement

  • Artificial teeth should be placed as near as possible to the position occupied by the natural teeth.
  • The aims of artificial teeth arrangement include preservation of the supporting bone.

Teeth Positioning Considerations

  • One of the considerations in positioning teeth is to ensure that the labial portions of the anterior teeth support the lips.
  • Incising with artificial anterior teeth is not recommended as it can cause instability of the denture.
  • Improper positioning of teeth can affect the function of the denture.
  • The positioning of the teeth affects the retention of the denture.

Anterior Teeth Relationship

  • The relationship between upper and lower anterior teeth may be classified as Normal, Retruded, and Inversed.
  • The classification of anterior teeth relationship includes Class I, Class II, and Class III based on their relationship to one another.

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