Orthodontic Diagnosis: Diagnostic Aids and Clinical Examination
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Which type of radiograph is specifically useful for capturing images of the entire dental arches and surrounding structures?

  • Lateral radiographs
  • Bite wing radiographs
  • Periapical radiographs
  • Orthopantomograms (correct)
  • What is the purpose of study models in orthodontic diagnosis?

  • To capture detailed images of the face
  • To provide a visual representation of the patient's teeth and jaws (correct)
  • To record the patient's case history
  • To capture detailed images of the patient's bite
  • What information can be obtained from clinical examination in orthodontic diagnosis?

  • Information about the patient's facial structure and symmetry (correct)
  • Information about the patient's medical history
  • Case history and background information
  • Detailed images of the patient's teeth
  • Which of the following is considered an essential diagnostic aid for orthodontic cases?

    <p>Periapical radiographs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are bite wing radiographs important for orthodontic diagnosis?

    <p>To assess the patient's bite and alignment of teeth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why were anatomists and anthropologists confined to measuring the craniofacial dimensions of skulls of dead individuals before the advent of radiography?

    <p>Soft tissues interfered with accuracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of cephalometry?

    <p>Measurement of craniofacial dimensions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which view is it difficult to interpret antero-posterior radiographs using cephalostat?

    <p>Frontal view</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of the cephalostat developed by B. Holly Broadbent?

    <p>Facilitates longitudinal serial study of growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does cephalometry enable researchers to obtain indirectly but with sufficient accuracy?

    <p>Skeletal measurements of the human skull</p> Signup and view all the answers

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