A 12-year-old boy was subjected to rapid maxillary expansion (RME) for the correction of bilateral posterior crossbite. The maximum separation of the midpalatine suture will occur 1) In the molar region 2) In the premolar region 3) At posterior nasal spine 4) Between two central incisors
OrthodonticsAnswer: 4
A child in primary dentition period had thumb sucking habit. There is slight anterior open bite. Immediate treatment is 1) Fixed palatal crib 2) Removable habit breaking appliance 3) Myofunctional therapy 4) Periodic observation until permanent incisors develop
OrthodonticsAnswer: 4
The centre of rotation for bodily movement of tooth is located 1) Apical one-third of root 2) At infinity 3) Apical two-thirds 4) Middle one-thirds of root
OrthodonticsAnswer: 2
A class II div I case is treated by a fixed appliance. Premolar extraction spaces are closed. The most expected molar relation 1) Class II only 2) Class I 3) Class III 4) Class II div I subdivision
OrthodonticsAnswer: 2
Pterygoid response to activator is checked at 1) 2-3 weeks 2) 6-8 weeks 3) 8-10 weeks 4) 10-12 weeks
OrthodonticsAnswer: 2
A boy aged 14 years attends with a class I malocclusion. Moderate crowding in upper and lower anterior segment, primary upper canines retained. Radiographs show erupting permanent upper canines. Treatment is 1) Wait until upper primary canines shed naturally 2) Extract upper primary canines only and wait until permanent canine erupt 3) Extract upper "C" & "4"s & lower "4"s & maintain space for eruption of upper permanent canines 4) None of the above
OrthodonticsAnswer: 3
Cephalometrics is used in orthodontics for all of the following except 1) Study growth changes 2) To evaluate soft tissues 3) Aid in diagnosis and treatment plan 4) To treat malocclusion
OrthodonticsAnswer: 4
Undesirable side-effect commonly associated with finger spring 1) Pain 2) Gingival inflammation 3) Intrusion of tooth 4) Mobility of tooth