title: Complete-denture esthetics.
abstract: This review of complete denture esthetics addresses the process of tooth selection, tooth arrangement, and characterization of the denture bases. The guidelines discussed in this article are all gleaned from the classic prosthodontic literature. These principles, which were developed over the past century, coupled with state-of-the-art materials are artificial teeth enable contemporary dentists to fabricate complete dentures with a level of esthetics never before possible.
authors.affiliation: University of Texas Dental Branch, Houston, USA.
authors.forename: R L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Engelmeier
mesh_terms: D003116:Color; D003764:Dental Materials; D003766:Dental Occlusion; D003819:Denture Bases; D003779:Denture Design; D003824:Denture, Complete; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D006801:Humans; D013499:Surface Properties; D014093:Tooth, Artificial
chemical_list: D003764:Dental Materials