Dental Health: Congenital and Environmental Factors

What is an example of a congenital defect?

Which of the following is an environmental etiological factor?

What is a possible problem associated with supernumerary teeth?

What is an example of an abnormal pressure habit?

What is a possible consequence of a supernumerary tooth?

What is a type of supernumerary tooth?

What is the method to substitute a canine for a lateral?

What is the recommended inter-radicular distance for implant placement?

What is the treatment option for a fused tooth that involves separating the two teeth?

What is the purpose of early extraction of a specific tooth in space closure?

What is the term for the union of two tooth germs?

What is the recommended retention period for space closure?

What is recommended for teeth with evidence of follicular enlargement or cystic formation?

What is the most common type of tooth absence?

What is the usual order of frequency for tooth absence?

When is it recommended to extract a 2nd molar with poor prognosis?

What is an important consideration when deciding whether to open or close a space for a missing maxillary lateral incisor?

What type of cases benefit from space closure and canine substitution?

What is the primary reason to delay extraction of lower 6s?

What happens if upper 6s are extracted?

What is the angle between the long axis of the crypt of L7 and L6?

Why is impaction of lower 8 less likely following extraction of 6s?

What is the direct indication for extraction of 6s?

What should be extracted instead of healthy premolars if extraction is planned in orthodontic treatment?

What is a common occurrence in up to 9% of children, often affecting the primary molars?

What is a feature that can demonstrate a potentially poor prognosis?

What occurs when there is not enough space available for tooth growth?

What can occur when a successor tooth is present?

What is a benefit of having a favorable prognosis?