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What is the primary reason orthodontic treatment may not be practical for some patients?
What is the primary reason orthodontic treatment may not be practical for some patients?
- Insufficient alveolar bone to support extruded teeth
- Poor prognosis of teeth preventing extraction
- Malposed teeth that cannot be repositioned surgically
- Lack of teeth for anchorage of the orthodontic appliance (correct)
What is the consequence of extruded teeth on the surrounding alveolar bone?
What is the consequence of extruded teeth on the surrounding alveolar bone?
- The alveolar bone will remain unaffected
- The alveolar bone will be resorbed apically
- The alveolar bone will be carried occlusally (correct)
- The alveolar bone will be augmented
Why should all impacted teeth be considered for removal?
Why should all impacted teeth be considered for removal?
- Because they are equally problematic in edentulous areas or adjacent to abutment teeth (correct)
- Because they may cause occlusal discrepancies
- Because they may lead to malpositioning of adjacent teeth
- Because they are severely malposed
What is the purpose of surgically repositioning individual teeth or groups of teeth?
What is the purpose of surgically repositioning individual teeth or groups of teeth?
In which setting can surgical repositioning of teeth and their supporting alveolar bone be accomplished?
In which setting can surgical repositioning of teeth and their supporting alveolar bone be accomplished?
What is the consequence of losing individual teeth or a group of teeth?
What is the consequence of losing individual teeth or a group of teeth?
What is the primary goal when correcting a knife edge alveolar crest?
What is the primary goal when correcting a knife edge alveolar crest?
Why should vestibular deepening be performed?
Why should vestibular deepening be performed?
What should be done with all abnormal soft tissue lesions before fabricating a RPD?
What should be done with all abnormal soft tissue lesions before fabricating a RPD?
Why is it challenging to develop a harmonious occlusion in patients with dentofacial deformity?
Why is it challenging to develop a harmonious occlusion in patients with dentofacial deformity?
What is the purpose of osseo-integrated devices?
What is the purpose of osseo-integrated devices?
What can be surgically altered to achieve improved appearance in patients with dentofacial deformity?
What can be surgically altered to achieve improved appearance in patients with dentofacial deformity?
What is the purpose of using hydroxylapetite in alveolar bone augmentation?
What is the purpose of using hydroxylapetite in alveolar bone augmentation?
What is a characteristic of hydroxylapetite?
What is a characteristic of hydroxylapetite?
What is the result of using hydroxylapetite in alveolar bone augmentation?
What is the result of using hydroxylapetite in alveolar bone augmentation?
What is a common cause of abused and irritated tissues in denture-bearing areas?
What is a common cause of abused and irritated tissues in denture-bearing areas?
What should be treated before impression making in cases of abused and irritated tissues?
What should be treated before impression making in cases of abused and irritated tissues?
What is a symptom of abused and irritated tissues in denture-bearing areas?
What is a symptom of abused and irritated tissues in denture-bearing areas?
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