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Mastering Dental Appliance Technology

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What is the purpose of posterior biteplanes?

To cover occlusal part of teeth

To promote supra eruption of lower teeth

To temporarily prop occlusion to allow teeth to move in all directions (correct)

To reduce overbite

What should be the characteristics of anterior biteplanes?

Reduce overbite

Promote supra eruption of lower teeth

Be rough and flat with all anterior teeth occluding (correct)

Produce 2-3 mm of molar separation

What is the purpose of acrylic added to posterior teeth?

To promote supra eruption of lower teeth

To temporarily prop occlusion to allow teeth to move in all directions

To reduce overbite by opening the bite anteriorly (correct)

To cover occlusal part of teeth

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Base plates connect and hold removable appliance components together.
Biteplanes cover occlusal part of teeth and aid in removing interferences and reducing overbite.
Biteplanes can be anterior or posterior.
Anterior biteplanes promote supra eruption of lower teeth and are used for growing patients with excessive anterior overbite.
Anterior biteplanes should be flat and rough, with all anterior teeth occluding.
Anterior biteplanes should produce 2-3 mm of molar separation.
Posterior biteplanes temporarily prop occlusion to allow teeth to move in all directions.
Posterior biteplanes have enough thickness to disengage anterior teeth.
Acrylic is added to posterior teeth to open the bite anteriorly.
Once the upper incisor is moved, the acrylic is removed.

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Test your knowledge on dental appliances and their uses with this quiz on biteplanes and base plates! Learn about the different types of biteplanes, their benefits, and how they are used to correct dental issues. Test your understanding of the materials used and the process of creating these appliances. Get ready to become an expert in dental appliance technology!