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What is the main purpose of an orthodontic index?
What is the main purpose of an orthodontic index?
- To assess the patient's oral hygiene habits
- To conduct a comprehensive analysis of the patient's medical history
- To provide a numerical value describing the status of a case on a graded scale (correct)
- To determine the patient's willingness to undergo orthodontic treatment
What is a general requirement of an orthodontic index related to reproducibility?
What is a general requirement of an orthodontic index related to reproducibility?
- Reliability (correct)
- Validity
- Acceptability to profession and public
- Simplicity and cheapness
Which index is used for descriptive classification of the dentition or skeletons?
Which index is used for descriptive classification of the dentition or skeletons?
- Discrepancy Index (DI)
- Angle’s Classification (correct)
- Peer Assessment Rating Index (PAR Index)
- Index of Complexity, Outcome, and Need (ICON)
Which index was developed in 1989 to assess the need for orthodontic treatment?
Which index was developed in 1989 to assess the need for orthodontic treatment?
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What is the year of development of the Skeletal Classification index?
What is the year of development of the Skeletal Classification index?
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In orthodontics, which of the following is categorized as an essential diagnostic aid?
In orthodontics, which of the following is categorized as an essential diagnostic aid?
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What is the primary purpose of monitoring growth in orthodontic records?
What is the primary purpose of monitoring growth in orthodontic records?
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Which of the following is an example of a supplemental diagnostic aid in orthodontics?
Which of the following is an example of a supplemental diagnostic aid in orthodontics?
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What type of radiographs are categorized as essential diagnostic aids in orthodontics?
What type of radiographs are categorized as essential diagnostic aids in orthodontics?
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Which of the following is true about orthodontic records?
Which of the following is true about orthodontic records?
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