Orthodontic Indices: Understanding Their Purpose
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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?

  • Reliability (correct)
  • Validity
  • Acceptability to profession and public
  • Simplicity and cheapness

    • 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?

    <p>Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the year of development of the Skeletal Classification index?

    <p>1993</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In orthodontics, which of the following is categorized as an essential diagnostic aid?

    <p>Facial photographs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of monitoring growth in orthodontic records?

    <p>To plan treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a supplemental diagnostic aid in orthodontics?

    <p>Endocrine tests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of radiographs are categorized as essential diagnostic aids in orthodontics?

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

    Which of the following is true about orthodontic records?

    <p>They may require supplemental diagnostic aids when needed</p> Signup and view all the answers

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