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What is a common feature of Class I malocclusion regarding skeletal discrepancies?
What is a common feature of Class I malocclusion regarding skeletal discrepancies?
- May present with Class II or III based on incisor inclination. (correct)
- More commonly associated with marked transverse discrepancies.
- Always Class I regardless of the incisors' inclination.
- Characterized solely by vertical discrepancies.
Which of the following best describes the major exception in soft tissue factors affecting Class I malocclusion?
Which of the following best describes the major exception in soft tissue factors affecting Class I malocclusion?
- Displacement of teeth can lead to poor prognosis.
- Lack of lip tonicity is irrelevant to tooth positioning.
- Bimaxillary proclination can affect incisor positioning. (correct)
- Marked crowding is always present in Class I cases.
How do dental factors primarily contribute to crowding in Class I malocclusion?
How do dental factors primarily contribute to crowding in Class I malocclusion?
- By tooth/arch size discrepancies influenced by genetic and environmental factors. (correct)
- Only through environmental factors unrelated to genetics.
- Primarily by the presence of displaced or impacted teeth.
- Through only genetic factors affecting arch size.
What percentage of Caucasian children is reported to have some degree of crowding?
What percentage of Caucasian children is reported to have some degree of crowding?
Which management method is often utilized to alleviate crowding in Class I malocclusion?
Which management method is often utilized to alleviate crowding in Class I malocclusion?
What condition may arise alongside Class I anteroposterior incisor relationships?
What condition may arise alongside Class I anteroposterior incisor relationships?
What is a consequence of the premature loss of a deciduous tooth?
What is a consequence of the premature loss of a deciduous tooth?
What underlying dental factor contributes to Class I malocclusion?
What underlying dental factor contributes to Class I malocclusion?
What is a potential result of a transverse discrepancy between the dental arches?
What is a potential result of a transverse discrepancy between the dental arches?
Which group is more likely to experience bimaxillary proclination?
Which group is more likely to experience bimaxillary proclination?
What percentage of patients experience dental trauma before the age of 12?
What percentage of patients experience dental trauma before the age of 12?
Which factor is essential to consider when planning extractions to manage crowding?
Which factor is essential to consider when planning extractions to manage crowding?
What is a common consequence of having an overjet greater than 9 mm?
What is a common consequence of having an overjet greater than 9 mm?
What is a common cause of generalized spacing in dental arches?
What is a common cause of generalized spacing in dental arches?
Which management option is NOT typically considered following traumatic loss of an incisor?
Which management option is NOT typically considered following traumatic loss of an incisor?
What management option is suitable for mild displacement of teeth?
What management option is suitable for mild displacement of teeth?
What is indicated about the timing of orthodontic appliance removal after a traumatic incisor loss?
What is indicated about the timing of orthodontic appliance removal after a traumatic incisor loss?
In which condition is a median diastema most commonly observed?
In which condition is a median diastema most commonly observed?
What does recent evidence suggest about early treatment with functional appliances in the context of dental trauma?
What does recent evidence suggest about early treatment with functional appliances in the context of dental trauma?
What can be done to localize space for prostheses in cases of severe hypodontia?
What can be done to localize space for prostheses in cases of severe hypodontia?
What purpose does a diagnostic (Kesling) setup serve in managing dental trauma?
What purpose does a diagnostic (Kesling) setup serve in managing dental trauma?
Which factor is NOT generally considered in the management of first permanent molars of poor prognosis?
Which factor is NOT generally considered in the management of first permanent molars of poor prognosis?
What is the main reason for spacing in the anterior teeth during mild cases?
What is the main reason for spacing in the anterior teeth during mild cases?
What is a key aspect of managing vertical discrepancies in dental treatment?
What is a key aspect of managing vertical discrepancies in dental treatment?
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Study Notes
Class I Malocclusion
- Class I malocclusion is the most common type of malocclusion.
- It is characterized by a normal anteroposterior relationship between the upper and lower arches, but with other dental irregularities.
- Can be associated with skeletal discrepancies, but these are usually mild.
- Transverse skeletal discrepancies can be associated with Class I malocclusion, but are more common in Class II and III malocclusions.
Aetiology of Class I Malocclusion
- Skeletal:
- Usually Class I, but can be Class II or III with compensation for the underlying discrepancy.
- Marked transverse skeletal discrepancies are more commonly associated with Class II or III.
- Anterior open bite can occur with a Class I anteroposterior relationship.
- Soft Tissues:
- Bimaxillary proclination is a common soft tissue factor.
- This can be due to racial origin or lack of lip tonicity.
- Dental Factors:
- Tooth/arch size discrepancies are the most common dental factor.
- This can lead to crowding or spacing.
- Premature loss of a deciduous tooth can exacerbate crowding.
- Local factors include displaced or impacted teeth.
Crowding
- Occurs when there is a discrepancy between the size of the teeth and the size of the arches.
- Affects approximately 60% of Caucasian children.
- Elective extraction of teeth is a common treatment option.
- Extraction decisions should consider:
- Position, presence, and prognosis of remaining teeth
- Degree of crowding
- Patient's malocclusion
- Patient's age
- Patient's profile
Spacing
- Generalized spacing can be due to hypodontia or small teeth.
- Milder cases can be managed by accepting the spacing or gathering the anterior teeth.
- Severe cases of hypodontia may require a combined orthodontic-restorative approach.
- Localized spacing can be due to hypodontia, traumatic loss of a tooth, or extraction.
Median Diastema
- More common in the upper arch.
- A normal physiological stage in the early mixed dentition.
Early Loss of First Permanent Molars
- Management of first permanent molars of poor prognosis can be challenging.
- MIH (Molar Incisor Hypomineralization) affects 14.2% globally.
- Management decisions are influenced by age, associated malocclusion, future treatment suitability, and need for general anesthesia.
Displaced Teeth
- Canines and second premolars are most commonly affected.
- Management depends on the degree of displacement.
- Mild displacement might require extraction of the associated primary tooth and space maintenance.
- Severe displacement may necessitate extraction of the affected tooth.
Vertical Discrepancies
- Variations in vertical dimension can occur with any anteroposterior skeletal relationship.
- Often associated with Class II division 1, Class III, and anterior open bites.
Transverse Discrepancies
- A transverse discrepancy between the arches results in a cross-bite.
- Can occur with Class I, Class II, and Class III malocclusions.
Bimaxillary Proclination
- Both upper and lower incisors are proclined.
- More common in certain racial groups.
- Challenging to manage as both arches need retroclination.
Trauma
- Dental trauma affects approximately 11% of patients before orthodontic treatment at 12 years old.
- Boys are more affected than girls.
- Incidence almost doubles in individuals with overjets exceeding 9mm.
- Evidence regarding the benefits of early treatment is conflicting.
Management Following Traumatic Loss of an Incisor
- Management should involve all relevant specialties.
- Restorative/surgical specialist should be involved before orthodontic appliance removal.
- Treatment options include space closure, autotransplantation, restorative camouflage, and restorative replacement (removable, fixed, or implant-retained prostheses).
- Diagnostic set-ups can be used to assess treatment feasibility.
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