Mechanical side of anatomical articulation / by George Wood Clapp.

  • Clapp, George Wood, 1870-
Date:
1910
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Credit: Mechanical side of anatomical articulation / by George Wood Clapp. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    shows much flatter curves in the middle and cervical thirds than are manifested in the lower part of this patient’s face. Mould 51 is more pleasing than either of the other two, partly be- cause the outline harmonizes with the outline of the patient’s face, and partly because it is a lap-lateral mould. By “ lap-lateral ” is meant that the laterals are so made that they may be set to lap the centrals if nec- essary. {~u. No. 41.—The anteriors, both uppers and lowers, are of correct lengths to prevent pink rubber gums showing in smiling. It is believed that the teeth harmonize with the face in length, width and outline. Time required to select uppers and lowers after bites were marked, 5 minutes. The irregularities which may thus be produced very greatly increase the artistic value of the denture. Having determined what mould is desirable for the case, it should be ordered by mould number. The order for this case reads: Send me 1 x 28 ———— — teeth. Upper Mould 51, with appropriate lower, shade 10. The selection of artificial teeth should not be left to the tooth clerks.