12 Questions
What is the Angle classification of malocclusion based on?
Relationship of first molars
According to Angle's classification, what defines Class I malocclusion?
Mesiobuccal cusp of the maxillary first permanent molar lies in the buccal groove of the mandibular first permanent molar
What is the drawback of Angle's Classification?
It focuses only on molar relationships
Which relationship is considered the 'key to occlusion' in Angle's classification?
Maxillary first permanent molar
What is the main focus of The British Standards Institute’s classification of incisor relationship?
Division of incisor relationships into Division I and Division II
What defines Class II Division 1 malocclusion?
Protrusion of maxillary incisors
What is considered the 'key to occlusion' in The British Standards Institute’s classification of incisor relationship?
Maxillary central incisors
What is the significance of the mesiobuccal cusp of the maxillary first permanent molar in Angle's classification?
It determines the Class I relationship
What is the primary focus of Angle’s classification?
Molar relationships
What does Class II malocclusion signify in Angle's classification?
Distal relationship of the mandibular first molar to the maxillary first molar
What is the role of the maxillary first permanent molar in malocclusion classification?
It is considered the 'key to occlusion'
What is the primary concern of The British Standards Institute’s classification of incisor relationship?
Division of incisor relationships into Division I and Division II
Test your knowledge of malocclusion classification with this quiz by Dr. Snigdha Pattanaik. Learn about Angle's classification, British Standards Institute's classification, and discrepancies in molars, incisors, and canines relationships.
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