Medical Terminology Quiz

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An upper standard occlusal may be used in the ______ technique for identifying the position of impacted canines.

parallax

Radiographs are used to look for ______ teeth, or other pathology.

unerupted, missing, displaced, supernumerary

Crowding is characterized by a ______ of 8mm.

mild

To facilitate diagnosis and Rx planning, ______ records are used.

Diagnostic Signup and view all the answers

Study models should be trimmed so that they ______ correctly on a flat surface.

occlude Signup and view all the answers

The problem list is subdivided into ______ and developmental problems.

Pathological Signup and view all the answers

To every force there is an equal and opposite ______.

reaction Signup and view all the answers

The resistance to unwanted tooth movement is called ______.

anchorage Signup and view all the answers

Retention of the final result should be included in the ______ plan.

Rx Signup and view all the answers

The ______ is a type of criteria used to evaluate the need for orthodontic treatment.

Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need Signup and view all the answers

If a compromise ______ is chosen by the patient, this should be recorded in the consent process.

plan Signup and view all the answers

The ______ is a method used to move teeth in the correct direction during orthodontic treatment.

intermaxillary fixation Signup and view all the answers

Rx planning is the most important, and most difficult, part of ______.

orthodontics Signup and view all the answers

Refer for advice if the malocclusion under consideration contains one of the following features: Marked skeletal ______.

discrepancy Signup and view all the answers

The ______ is a type of wire used in orthodontic treatment to maintain space and prevent tooth movement.

NiTi Signup and view all the answers

The ______ is a type of anchor unit used to control tooth movement during orthodontic treatment.

mandible Signup and view all the answers

The ______ is a type of treatment option used to alleviate crowding in orthodontic treatment.

intermaxillary fixation Signup and view all the answers

The ______ is a type of measurement used to evaluate the space available for tooth movement during orthodontic treatment.

lower face height Signup and view all the answers