September 19th, 2009 by admin

DENTURE TEETH are
commercially available prosthetic teeth There are several manufacturers of denture teeth. Denture teeth are made of
plastic and porcelain The most frequently used prosthetic
teeth on a RPD are denture teeth attached to
the framework with a processed plastic base When a processed plastic
base will be used to attach the
prosthetic teeth to the
framework.
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
1. Where there is insufficient
space occlusal/incisalgingival
or mesiodistally for
a denture tooth-plastic base
combination.
a) Less than 5 mm between
the occlusal plane and the
edentulous ridge.
b) Single tooth edentulous
space.
2. Where protrusive or lateral
occlusal guidance will be on
the prosthetic teeth.
3. When available denture teeth
do not satisfy esthetic or
occlusal requirements. In
these situations a custom
made prosthetic tooth is
necessary.
ADVANTAGES:
1. Denture teeth are
prefabricated by several
manufactures.
2. There is a large selection of
shades, sizes, and shapes. An
acceptable denture tooth can
usually be found.
3. Available in plastic and
porcelain.
4. Can be easily adjusted
(particularly plastic) to fit the
framework, available
space, existing occlusion, and
desired size and shape of the
tooth.
5. There is great flexibility of
arrangement of denture teeth