10 Questions
What is the main focus of orthodontics?
Diagnosis and correction of mal-positioned teeth and jaws
What percentage of the developed world's population may benefit from orthodontic treatment?
50%
What is dentofacial orthopedics?
Modification of facial growth
What is the prevalence of malocclusions in the developed world's population according to the AAO?
50%
What is the status of scientific evidence for the health benefits of orthodontic treatment?
Conclusive evidence is lacking
What does orthodontics primarily address?
Mal-positioned teeth and jaws
What percentage of the developed world's population may benefit from orthodontic treatment?
50%
What is dentofacial orthopedics concerned with?
Modification of facial growth
What is the prevalence of malocclusions attributed to?
Diets with less fresh fruit and vegetables
What is lacking despite completed orthodontic treatment?
Conclusive scientific evidence for the health benefits
Test your knowledge of orthodontics with this quiz! Challenge yourself with questions on mal-positioned teeth, misaligned bite patterns, and dentofacial orthopedics. Learn more about this dentistry specialty and see how much you know about correcting abnormal alignment of teeth and jaws.
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