Which of the following is untrue of true class III malocclusion 1) Concave profile 2) Increased gonian angle 3) Protrusion of lower anterior teeth 4) Forward path of closure
OrthodonticsAnswer: 3
Calcification of first permanent molars starts at 1) 1.5 weels IU life 2) At birth 3) 6 months after birth 4) 2.5 years after birth
OrthodonticsAnswer: 2
A ten-year-old patient has lower canines trying to erupt into a space insufficient by 2 mm. Primary second molars are large and firmly in space. First premolars are erupting. An acceptable preventive orthodontic procedure in this case 1) Extraction of primary second molars 2) Extraction of first premolar 3) Disking of primary second molars 4) An active space regainer
OrthodonticsAnswer: 3
If a flush terminal plane (FTP) is present in the deciduoud dentition then the molars will erupt 1) Initially in class I occlusion 2) Initially in class II occlusion 3) Initially in class III occlusion 4) Initially end to end relationship
OrthodonticsAnswer: 4
Incompetent lips may be seen in 1) Increased anterior face height 2) Flaccid lips 3) Enlarged adenoids 4) Matured swallow
OrthodonticsAnswer: 1
Extraction of all permanent first molars is called 1) Balancing extractions 2) Serial extractions 3) Wilkinson"s extractions 4) Compensated extractions
OrthodonticsAnswer: 3
The high pull headgear is used to 1) Extrude the maxillary incisors and correct anterior deep bite 2) To intrude the maxillary incisors and correct anterior deep bite 3) To intrude the mandibular incisors and correct anterior deep bite 4) None of the above
OrthodonticsAnswer: 2
During retraction of anteriors into extraction space, lateral incisors are prevented from retraction. This may 1) Cause canine to move slowly 2) No effect on canine retraction 3) Lead to collapse of the arch 4) Lead to loss of anchorage