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Which type of orthodontic appliance is used to apply forces to the teeth to change their relationship?
Which type of orthodontic appliance is used to apply forces to the teeth to change their relationship?
- Passive appliances
- Functional appliances
- Active appliances (correct)
- Fixed appliances
Which type of active appliance is intended for simple tipping movements?
Which type of active appliance is intended for simple tipping movements?
- Passive appliances
- Fixed active appliances
- Removable active appliances (correct)
- Functional appliances
What are the two main categories of active appliances?
What are the two main categories of active appliances?
- Fixed and functional
- Passive and functional
- Active and removable
- Removable and fixed (correct)
Who is regarded as the father of American orthodontics?
Who is regarded as the father of American orthodontics?
What is the expansion and labial segment alignment appliance (ELSAA) used for?
What is the expansion and labial segment alignment appliance (ELSAA) used for?
Which of the following is NOT a focus of orthodontics?
Which of the following is NOT a focus of orthodontics?
What percentage of the developed world's population has malocclusions severe enough to benefit from orthodontic treatment?
What percentage of the developed world's population has malocclusions severe enough to benefit from orthodontic treatment?
What is the main reason for the prevalence of malocclusions?
What is the main reason for the prevalence of malocclusions?
What is the term used to describe the modification of facial growth in orthodontics?
What is the term used to describe the modification of facial growth in orthodontics?
What is the current scientific evidence regarding the health benefits of orthodontic treatment?
What is the current scientific evidence regarding the health benefits of orthodontic treatment?
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Study Notes
Orthodontic Appliances
- Fixed appliances are used to apply forces to teeth to change their relationship.
- Removable appliances are intended for simple tipping movements.
Categories of Active Appliances
- Two main categories of active appliances: fixed and removable.
History of Orthodontics
- Edward H. Angle is regarded as the father of American orthodontics.
Expansion and Labial Segment Alignment Appliance (ELSAA)
- ELSAA is used for rapid maxillary expansion and alignment of labial segments.
Focus of Orthodontics
- Esthetics, function, and health of the dentofacial complex are the foci of orthodontics.
- The focus is NOT solely on beauty or cosmetics.
Prevalence of Malocclusions
- 50-75% of the developed world's population has malocclusions severe enough to benefit from orthodontic treatment.
- The main reason for the prevalence of malocclusions is the mismatch between the size of the teeth and the jaw.
Facial Growth Modification
- The term used to describe the modification of facial growth in orthodontics is "growth modification."
Health Benefits of Orthodontic Treatment
- Current scientific evidence suggests that orthodontic treatment is effective in improving oral health, but its impact on overall health is still uncertain.
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