Tooth selection

Question 1

When selecting shade what should you do?

Answer 1

• Light source on and off
• Use patient photos
• Previous dentures
• Patient preference
• Dentist perception

Question 2

What does the top and bottom numbers on shade guide mean for anterior?

Answer 2

2nd to top is width of upper anterior
- lower is length of upper anterior

Question 3

When selecting position of posterior teeth what should you consider?

Answer 3

• Size
• Width
• Length and number of teeth
• Position
• Occlusal surface

Question 4

Factors that may influence choice of teeth?

Answer 4

• Ridge
• Neuromuscular control
• Reproducibility of occlusal position

Question 5

Why should you avoid lingual overhands on lower posterior teeth?

Answer 5

• Lingual flange incorrect shape
• Tongue lifts denture when moves

Question 6

What is the position of posterior teeth?

Answer 6

• Lowers Placed on crest of ridge to ensure stability
• Uppers placed slightly buccal to ridge without compromising border seal of denture

Question 7

When are non-anatomical, flat teeth, cuspless teeth used?

Answer 7

• When difficult to get reproducible jaw relationship

Question 8

What compensating curves does the technician use to set the teeth?

Answer 8

• Antero posterior curve of spee
• Bi lateral curve of Monsen (Wilson)