Eliminating undersized mandibular first premolars.

Abstract

Patients are conscious of esthetics and demand natural-appearing dentures. If an undersized mandibular first premolar is used in the denture arrangement, the result may not be esthetically pleasing. This article will show the dental technician how denture arrangements for a Class II jaw relationship can become simplified, more predictable and less frustrating by positioning the mandibular first molar in a distal occlusion, relative to the maxillary first molar. This technique uses zero degree teeth.