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cosmetic section

Fig 10: The proportions of the VITA MFT teeth are also near the Fig 11: The wider necks of the VITA MFT teeth promote an age-
golden ratio. appropriate natural design of the papillae during wax-up.

Fig 12: The morphology of the VITA MFT anterior teeth allows Fig 13: Perfectly shaped and distributed perikymata make the
especially natural-looking V-shaped transitions between the surfaces of the VITA MFT teeth seem particularly natural.
incisal edges in the contact areas.

Fig 14: The balanced combination of opalescence, Fig 15: The necks of the posterior teeth are wider and have a
luminescence and translucence produces a nuance-rich natural buccal arching.
interplay of colors and a natural light reflection behavior.

which allows an age-appropriate natural design of the papillae during this impression is effectively supported by the perfectly formed
the wax-up (Figure 11). This width allows the papillae to be cut back and distributed perikymata on the labial side as well as the whitish
for older patients if necessary, without resulting in noticeable black incisal edges with precisely the right degree of translucency
areas. (Figure 13).
The labial side of the anterior teeth has a natural convex design, The natural-looking design of the lingual surfaces of the anterior
which provides lip cushioning and thereby supports the perfect teeth is important for the restoration of phonetics, a good orientation
harmony between the teeth and the face. The dental prosthesis appears of the tongue and a pleasant tongue contact.
especially natural due to the V-shaped spaces between the incisal A nuance-rich play of colors and a natural light reflection behavior
edges that result in the contact areas of the anterior teeth during setup of the VITA MFT teeth are produced by the balanced interplay of the
(Figure 12). opalescence, luminescence and translucence of the individual tooth
The surface texture of the VITA MFT appears especially natural; layers (Figure 14).
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