Dental Occlusion Quiz
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What is the primary focus of recognizing malocclusions?

  • Recognizing the color variations of the teeth
  • Identifying molar relationship in Angle's Class I, Class II and Class III (correct)
  • Identifying the number of teeth in the dental arch
  • Understanding the anatomy of the tongue
  • Why is it important for the dental hygienist to examine a patient's occlusion?

  • To assess the patient's preference for dental floss
  • To determine the patient's favorite dental hygiene products
  • To examine the patient's tongue anatomy
  • To identify potential issues with the bite and alignment of teeth (correct)
  • What does the term 'freeway space' refer to?

  • The space between the front teeth in a dental arch
  • The space between the upper and lower dental arches when the mandible is in a resting position (correct)
  • The space between the teeth and the cheeks
  • The space between the molars in a dental arch
  • When should the terminology of mesial step, distal step and flush terminal plane be used?

    <p>When identifying the relationship between the upper and lower dental arches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of understanding horizontal relation, specifically centric relation?

    <p>Understanding the position of the mandible in relation to the maxilla</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Occlusion and Malocclusion

    • The primary focus of recognizing malocclusions is to identify deviations from normal occlusion, which can affect overall oral health and function.
    • It is important for the dental hygienist to examine a patient's occlusion to identify potential problems and provide appropriate treatment.
    • The term 'freeway space' refers to the distance between the maxillary and mandibular teeth when the mandible is in its rest position.
    • The terminology of mesial step, distal step, and flush terminal plane should be used when describing the relationships between the maxillary and mandibular teeth in the sagittal plane.
    • The focus of understanding horizontal relation, specifically centric relation, is to determine the ideal relationship between the maxilla and mandible when the teeth are in maximum intercuspation.

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    Test your knowledge of dental occlusion with this quiz. Assess your ability to recognize normal tooth arrangement, mandibular and maxillary arch relationships, and different types of malocclusions including Angle's Class I, Class II, and Class III. Compare and contrast the characteristics of Class I occlusion with other classes.

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