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During what phase of orthodontic treatment can some alignment of the maxillary incisors be achieved?
During what phase of orthodontic treatment can some alignment of the maxillary incisors be achieved?
- Retention phase
- Space closure phase
- Bone grafting phase
- Expansion phase (correct)
What is often used to achieve expansion in orthodontic treatment for children with cleft palates?
What is often used to achieve expansion in orthodontic treatment for children with cleft palates?
- A quadhelix appliance (correct)
- A palatal arch
- A simple fixed appliance
- A bone graft
What is a concern when aligning teeth during the expansion phase?
What is a concern when aligning teeth during the expansion phase?
- Moving teeth into the bone graft site
- Moving teeth into the palate
- Moving teeth into the maxilla
- Moving teeth into the cleft site where there is no bone (correct)
What is the benefit of alveolar bone grafting in children with cleft palates?
What is the benefit of alveolar bone grafting in children with cleft palates?
At what age is the growth in the width and length of the anterior maxilla essentially complete?
At what age is the growth in the width and length of the anterior maxilla essentially complete?
What does not appear to be affected by alveolar bone grafting?
What does not appear to be affected by alveolar bone grafting?
What is decided once the permanent dentition is established?
What is decided once the permanent dentition is established?
What is the primary goal of orthodontic treatment in children with cleft palates?
What is the primary goal of orthodontic treatment in children with cleft palates?
What is used to facilitate tooth movement and space closure?
What is used to facilitate tooth movement and space closure?
What is the result of alveolar bone grafting in children with cleft palates?
What is the result of alveolar bone grafting in children with cleft palates?
