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Orthodontics References

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Before orthodontic treatment

At any time, regardless of orthodontic treatment

Only when the tissue is painful (correct)

After orthodontic treatment (correct)

To alleviate pain and trauma (correct)

To prevent space closure

To facilitate space closure

To expedite orthodontic treatment

Remove the frenum before orthodontic treatment

Remove the frenum after orthodontic treatment (correct)

Remove the frenum when the patient requests it

Remove the frenum only in emergency situations

Used when there is a mild space requirement, where extractions may produce too much space
Used in addition to extractions when there is a very high space requirement, possibly due to a less abrasive diet, resulting in less interproximal tooth wear

1mm of incisor advancement creates approximately 2mm of space within the dental arch

Generally, surgical removal should be delayed until after orthodontic treatment
Exception: if the tissue prevents space closure or becomes painful and traumatized