Tutorial 12a - Aesthetics

Question 1

LOs

Answer 1

Question 2

what aesthetic problems may a patient complain about with regards to their denture?

Answer 2

Question 3

when surveying a Kennedy class IV case what do you need to consider?

Answer 3

• TILT OF CAST = heels down, as the fitting surface of the labial flange needs to be flushed with the alveolar ridge
• AESTHETICS = whether clasps will be visble anteriorly
• May need to change path of insertion, e.g. rotational path of insertion

Question 4

when surveying a Kennedy class IV case what do you need to consider? EXTRA INFO

Answer 4

Question 5

When considering direct retention whilst designing dentures what factors may improve aesthetics?

Answer 5

Question 6

What factors will reduce the number of clasps required for retaining the denture?

Answer 6

• n.o parallel guide planes
• size + n.o saddles, especially FES
• Other potentially retentive components e.g. flanges

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Question 7

When replacing the 321|123 what measures can be taken to make the artificial teeth appear more natural?

Answer 7

Question 8

How can you change the appearance of the denture flange?

Answer 8

Question 9

What are the ideal conditions for taking a shade?

Answer 9

Question 10

Steps for shade taking

Answer 10

Question 11

elements which may affect colour perception

Answer 11