title: Esthetics for denture patients.
abstract: Denture esthetics has been discussed in terms of the anatomic-physiologic and artistic phases. It is the responsibility of the dentist to apply the principles discussed in an effort to produce a natural appearing denture. Excessive dependence on auxiliary personnel in meeting the esthetic needs of the patient can only encourage the denturist movement and quick, low-cost denture clinics. Faced with this threat, we must not shirk our responsibilities.
mesh_terms: D003116:Color; D003761:Dental Impression Technique; D003819:Denture Bases; D003779:Denture Design; D003824:Denture, Complete; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005145:Face / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D014093:Tooth, Artificial; D014716:Vertical Dimension