MDS PREP
If PMBAW% is 44 in Howe"s analysis, it indicates
1) Extraction case
2) Expansion case
3) Borderline case
4) None of the above
Orthodontics
Answer: 3
The primary purpose of Howe's Analysis is to assess the width of the
dental arches and to identify any discrepancies between the maxillary
(upper) and mandibular (lower) arches. This is particularly important in
cases of malocclusion, where the alignment of the teeth and the relationship
between the jaws may be compromised.
The analysis involves measuring specific distances on the dental casts,
including:
Intercanine Width: The distance between the cusp
tips of the canines.
Interpremolar Width: The distance between the cusp
tips of the first premolars.
Intermolar Width: The distance between the cusp
tips of the first molars.
These measurements are used to calculate the Percentage of
Maxillary Buccal Arch Width (PMBAW%), which is a key indicator in
the analysis.
The results of Howe's Analysis can indicate different treatment needs:
Normal Case: A PMBAW% within a certain range
(typically around 50-60%).
Narrow Case: A PMBAW% below the normal range,
indicating a need for arch expansion.
Wide Case: A PMBAW% above the normal range, which
may suggest the need for extraction or other interventions.
Borderline Case: A PMBAW% around 44, indicating
that the arch width is at a threshold where careful consideration is
needed for treatment options.
In classifying molar relation in patient with premature loss of primary molar, additional relation to be noted is
1) Incisor relation
2) Canine relation
3) Midline relation
4) Premolar relation
Orthodontics Answer: 2
SOLUTION
Which of the following cannot be used for incisor retraction
1) Roberts retractor
2) Split labial-bow
3) High labial-bow
4) Apron spring
Orthodontics
Answer: 3
The high labial-bow is typically used for molar retraction and is not designed for incisor retraction. In contrast, Roberts retractors, split labial-bows, and apron springs are all instruments that can be used effectively for retracting incisors during orthodontic treatment.
Which of the following is a noninvasive method of gaining the space
1) Slenderisation and extraction
2) Expansion and extraction
3) Expansion and distalization
4) All of the above
Orthodontics
Answer: 3
Expansion and distalization are considered noninvasive methods for
gaining space in orthodontic treatment.
The orthodontic correction of which of the following is most easily retained
1) Anterior cross bite
2) Crowding
3) Diastema
4) Spacing
Orthodontics Answer: 1
SOLUTION
The key to success is to use an appliance that is both comfortable, easily retained and predictable such as a simple Hawley retainer with recurve springs or a fixed labial-lingual appliance (including a vertical removable arch for ease of adjustment with a recurve spring to jump the cross-bite).
Both of these appliances work by tipping the maxillary teeth forward so they are in a normal dental relationship to the mandibular teeth. Once this is accomplished, it will allow future coordinated growth between the maxilla and the mandible
Supervision of child"s dentition is critical at or in
1) 3-6 years primary dentition
2) 7-10 years mixed dentition
3) 11-14 years permanent dentition
4) 14-17 years post permanent
Orthodontics
Answer: 2
Supervision of a child's dentition is critical during all developmental stages, but the 7-10 years age range, which is the mixed dentition stage, is a particularly important time for monitoring. This is because it is the period when both primary (baby) and permanent (adult) teeth are present in the mouth. During this stage, children are at risk for various dental problems such as crowding, malocclusion, and the loss of primary teeth that can affect the eruption of permanent teeth.
The diameter of labial-bow of the maxillary plate
1) 0.5-0.6 mm
2) 0.6-0.8 mm
3) 0.7-0.8 mm
4) 0.8-1.0 mm
Orthodontics
Answer: 3
The labial bow is a component of the maxillary denture framework that helps in stabilizing the denture and providing support. The diameter of the labial bow is typically measured to ensure proper fit and function. The standard range for the diameter of the labial bow is generally accepted to be between 0.7 mm and 0.8 mm
Following orthodontic treatment of rotated tooth, relapse is most commonly due to
1) Oblique fibers
2) Supracrestal fibers
3) Sharpey’s fibers
4) Apical fibers
Orthodontics Answer: 2
Solution
This is because elastic supracrestal fibres remodel extremely slowly and can still exert forces capable of displacing a tooth even at 1 year after removal of an orthodontic appliance.