Prosthodontics & Occlusion · single question
When planning a functional prosthesis for a patient with primary ESTHETIC concerns, which step should be done FIRST?
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Correct answer: B. Take clinical photographs
Clinical photographs are the first step in esthetic documentation and treatment planning — they capture baseline before any alterations.
- A. Study models (diagnostic casts) come second — they allow 3D evaluation and wax-up.
- B. CORRECT. Clinical photographs are the first step in esthetic prosthetic planning. They document the baseline, enable smile analysis, and are used to communicate with the patient and laboratory before irreversible procedures.
- C. Full-mouth radiographs support treatment planning but are not the first priority specifically for esthetic concerns.
- D. Occlusion analysis follows documentation and model fabrication.
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