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What is the correct term for Class II malocclusion?
What is the correct term for Class II malocclusion?
- Retrusoclusion
- Distoclusion (correct)
- Mesialocclusion
- Prognathocclusion
Which of the following is NOT a developmental cause of orthodontic problems?
Which of the following is NOT a developmental cause of orthodontic problems?
- Supernumerary teeth
- Ectopic eruption
- Malocclusion correction (correct)
- Congenitally missing teeth
What is hypocalcification?
What is hypocalcification?
- Calcium deficiency in the diet
- Overgrowth of tooth enamel
- Excessive calcium intake
- Defective enamel mineralization (correct)
What is the purpose of the Charters brushing method?
What is the purpose of the Charters brushing method?
Which of the following instructions should be given to a patient after an orthodontic appliance has been placed?
Which of the following instructions should be given to a patient after an orthodontic appliance has been placed?
What are the primary instruments used to cement the orthodontic band?
What are the primary instruments used to cement the orthodontic band?
What is the main function of an orthodontic positioner?
What is the main function of an orthodontic positioner?
Why should patients with orthodontic appliances avoid sticky foods?
Why should patients with orthodontic appliances avoid sticky foods?
How are arch wires held to brackets in orthodontic treatment?
How are arch wires held to brackets in orthodontic treatment?
What do bonded brackets do in orthodontic treatment?
What do bonded brackets do in orthodontic treatment?
Are braces considered fixed or removable appliances?
Are braces considered fixed or removable appliances?
How does severe malocclusion impact a patient's self-esteem?
How does severe malocclusion impact a patient's self-esteem?
Why is it important to clean the pit and fissures prior to sealant application?
Why is it important to clean the pit and fissures prior to sealant application?
What is the purpose of using an etchant on the pit and fissures before sealant application?
What is the purpose of using an etchant on the pit and fissures before sealant application?
How does the enamel look like after the etchant application?
How does the enamel look like after the etchant application?
Why is sealant application not very common among children?
Why is sealant application not very common among children?
Which type of sealant polymerization method does not require mixing before application?
Which type of sealant polymerization method does not require mixing before application?
What is the main reason pits and fissures are considered ideal places for the accumulation of food and bacteria?
What is the main reason pits and fissures are considered ideal places for the accumulation of food and bacteria?
Which of the following is NOT a contraindication to sealant application according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a contraindication to sealant application according to the text?
What type of problem might occur during sealant application if the material blocks the contact area?
What type of problem might occur during sealant application if the material blocks the contact area?
Can sealant be applied to primary teeth expected to be lost soon based on the text?
Can sealant be applied to primary teeth expected to be lost soon based on the text?
What is one factor mentioned in the text that can cause a sealant to fail?
What is one factor mentioned in the text that can cause a sealant to fail?
What is the purpose of cleaning the surface before applying a dental sealant?
What is the purpose of cleaning the surface before applying a dental sealant?
Why is isolation of the field important during sealant application?
Why is isolation of the field important during sealant application?
What is the purpose of etching the enamel with 37% phosphoric acid?
What is the purpose of etching the enamel with 37% phosphoric acid?
Why is it important to use a curing light during sealant application?
Why is it important to use a curing light during sealant application?
Which type of teeth are indicated for dental sealants?
Which type of teeth are indicated for dental sealants?
What is the purpose of using an articulating paper during sealant application?
What is the purpose of using an articulating paper during sealant application?