The above illustration highlights the details that be included in a cosmetic presentation
The size and shape od the tooth.
The shaping and contouring of the gum margin and the inclusion of root or resorption of the gum line.
Discrete spaceing (diastemias) create a natural copy of a previous natural dentition.
Angulation of all the anterior teeth and especially the canines inwards at the tips create that natural transformation from British Standard produced dentures we often see produced.
The right hand diagram emphasizes the Clinical technicians ability to relate arch formation to the clients memory of a long gone natural appearance. This is often achieved with photographs or close relatives whose teeth resemble the genetic formation of the client's natural teeth.
Crossed centrals and twisted laterals are often tell tale signs of orthodontically required treatment. These features are important as they relate to a client the memories of younger days when confidence in their dentition was not a problem.
As mentioned earlier the incisal edge angluation bears a tremendous responsibility as to whether the canine (Eye teeth)the appearance appears dominent or passive.
Smoking
One advantage of having a replacement dentition is that as trends change so the colour of teeth can be altered. Tooth whitening which has gripped society has changed denture wearers attitude to change with yellowy teeth being associated with smoking related products.
The above illustration are three tooth mould types introduced by Ivoclar in their Phonares Super Quality Tooth Range and shows the soft youthful rounded tooth appearance in comparison to the flatter mature type were attrition, erosion and abrasion have occured.
Enigma teeth are a products of high quality and have excellent reputation for high cosmetic standards in their tooth range.
The diagram on the right illustrated the various areas of the tooth that are made up of various acrylic composite materials carefully blended to produce 3D natural reproductions.
Ivoclar Vivadent use a similar system to reproduce their quality premium teeth.
These teeth both phonaresNHC Ivoclar PE, DCL and Enigma are the teeth I routinelly supply on my dentures.
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The full dentures above were fabricated using the DSD Natura teeth whilst the illustration below depicts the internal characteristics of top rate denture teeth with the workmanship of true craftsmen who with their skill produce the internal characteristics in the teeth. Producing a mother of prearl effect. This is true cosmetics.
