Questions and Answers
Individuals in what age group seek orthodontic care?
Adolescents, teenagers, and adults
What could be a genetic cause for malocclusion?
Parent with a small jaw
What is the term used for abnormal occlusion?
malocclusion
What tooth is used to determine a person's occlusion?
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If a person's tooth is not properly aligned with its opposing tooth, the malalignment is referred to as?
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If a person occludes his or her teeth and the mandibular teeth are not visible, the diagnosis is?
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What views will the orthodontist use to evaluate facial symmetry?
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What type of radiograph is most commonly exposed in orthodontics?
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How many photographs are commonly taken in the diagnostic records appointment?
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What gypsum material is most commonly used for fabricating orthodontic diagnostic models?
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The instrument used for seating a molar band is the?
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The orthodontic sealer is used for?
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Another name for #110 pliers is?
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To ease the placement of orthodontic bands, what procedure is completed to open the contact between specific teeth?
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During cementing of bands, what can be used to keep cement from getting into the buccaneers tubes or attachments?
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With what is a bracket adhered to a tooth?
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Where are auxiliary attachments found on braces?
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What shape of an arch wire is indicated for correcting the initial stages of malalignment of teeth?
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What would be used to size an arch wire for a patient that does not involve placing the wire in the patient's mouth?
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Besides ligature ties, what can be used to hold an arch wire in place?
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What appliance might the orthodontist use to maintain growth and/or tooth movement?
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How could a hard piece of candy possibly harm a person's braces?
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__________ can make flossing easier for someone wearing braces.
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When braces are removed, is orthodontic treatment over?
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An example of a retention appliance is the?
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Study Notes
Orthodontic Care
- Orthodontic treatment is commonly sought by adolescents, teenagers, and adults.
Malocclusion Causes and Types
- Genetic factors can contribute, such as having a parent with a small jaw.
- Malocclusion refers to the abnormal alignment of teeth.
- The maxillary first molar is crucial in determining a person's occlusion.
- A misalignment where opposing teeth do not fit together properly is known as a cross bite.
- An overbite occurs when the mandibular teeth are not visible during occlusion.
Evaluation and Diagnostic Records
- Facial symmetry is evaluated using frontal and profile views.
- Cephalometric radiographs are the most frequently used type in orthodontics.
- Five photographs are typically taken during the diagnostic records appointment.
Materials and Instruments
- Plaster is the standard gypsum material used for creating orthodontic diagnostic models.
- A bite stick is the instrument designed for seating molar bands.
- Excess cement or bonding material is removed with an orthodontic sealer.
- Howe pliers are another name for #110 pliers.
Band Placement and Maintenance
- To facilitate the placement of orthodontic bands, separators are used to open contacts between teeth.
- To prevent cement from entering buccal tubes or attachments during band cementation, lip balm or utility wax may be applied.
- Brackets are adhered to teeth using a bonding agent.
- Auxiliary attachments are found on both brackets and bands.
Arch Wires and Ties
- Round arch wires are recommended for correcting initial stages of malalignment.
- Arch wire sizing can be conducted using a study model and a used arch wire, avoiding placement in the patient's mouth.
- Besides ligature ties, elastomeric ties can also hold arch wires in place.
Appliances and Aftercare
- Headgear may be used to maintain growth and facilitate tooth movement.
- Hard candies can damage braces by bending wires, loosening brackets, or pulling off bands.
- A floss threader can make flossing simpler for individuals with braces.
- Orthodontic treatment continues even after braces are removed, indicating further care is necessary.
- Examples of retention appliances include Hawley retainers, positioners, and lingual retainers.
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Test your knowledge on orthodontic care, including the causes and types of malocclusion, evaluation methods, and diagnostic records. This quiz covers essential instruments and materials used in orthodontics, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the field.
