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What effect does the separation of the jaw alter vertically have on the bite?
What effect does the separation of the jaw alter vertically have on the bite?
- Opens the bite anteriorly (correct)
- Contracts the bite anteriorly
- Closes the bite posteriorly
- Expands the bite posteriorly
How does the alteration in the balance between cheek and tongue pressure affect arch form?
How does the alteration in the balance between cheek and tongue pressure affect arch form?
- Results in vertical expansion of arch form
- Leads to widening of arch form
- Causes narrowing of arch form (correct)
- Has no effect on arch form
What is the consequence of placing the thumb between the teeth regarding tongue pressure?
What is the consequence of placing the thumb between the teeth regarding tongue pressure?
- Shifts tongue pressure to lower anterior teeth
- Decreases tongue pressure against upper posterior teeth (correct)
- No impact on tongue pressure
- Increases tongue pressure against upper posterior teeth
Where are cheek pressures greatest when sucking, according to the text?
Where are cheek pressures greatest when sucking, according to the text?
What is a possible consequence of thumb-sucking persisting after permanent teeth eruption?
What is a possible consequence of thumb-sucking persisting after permanent teeth eruption?
How might playing a wind instrument affect dentofacial development?
How might playing a wind instrument affect dentofacial development?
What can happen to maxillary teeth due to increased cheek pressure at the corners of the mouth?
What can happen to maxillary teeth due to increased cheek pressure at the corners of the mouth?
What is a potential impact of playing a clarinet on dentofacial development?
What is a potential impact of playing a clarinet on dentofacial development?
How does the buccinator muscle affect maxillary teeth according to the text?
How does the buccinator muscle affect maxillary teeth according to the text?