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What is the primary focus of recognizing malocclusions?
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?
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?
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?
When should the terminology of mesial step, distal step and flush terminal plane be used?
What is the focus of understanding horizontal relation, specifically centric relation?
What is the focus of understanding horizontal relation, specifically centric relation?
Flashcards
Molar relationship
Molar relationship
The relationship between the upper and lower molars, classified into Angle's Class I, Class II, and Class III.
Why examine occlusion?
Why examine occlusion?
Examining the patient's bite and alignment of teeth to identify potential issues.
Freeway space
Freeway space
The space between the upper and lower teeth when the jaw is relaxed.
Terminal plane
Terminal plane
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Centric relation
Centric relation
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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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