Requirements for Artificial Teeth

Artificial teeth are an important part of denture. They are used when patients own teeth needs replacement.

• They should have good appearance.
• They should be indistinguishable from natural teeth in shape, colour and translucency.
• Good attachment between the artificial teeth and denture base.
• Artificial tooth and base material should be compatible i.e. introduction of artificial teeth into the base should not affect the base material.
• Should be of low density in order that they do not increase the weight of denture unduly.
• Artificial teeth should be strong and tough to resist fracture.
• Hard enough to resist abrasive forces in mouth during cleaning.
• They should allow grinding with a dental bur so that adjustments to the occlusion can be made by dentists at the side chair.