Orthodontics: Types of Overbites
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On which aspect of the upper incisors is traumatic overbite commonly seen?

  • Distal
  • Palatal (correct)
  • Labial
  • Mesial

    • What can cause lingual collapse of anterior teeth?

  • Supra-occlusion of posterior teeth
  • Dental deep bite (correct)
  • Infra-occlusion of posterior teeth
  • Skeletal deep bite

    • What is a characteristic of skeletal deep bite?

  • Supra-occlusion of anterior teeth
  • Infra-occlusion of posterior teeth
  • Mal-relationships of the size of the jaws
  • Convergent rotation of jaw bases (correct)

    • What might be recommended to treat dental deep bite?

    <p>Extraction of posterior teeth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Traumatic overbite is commonly seen on which teeth?

    <p>Upper incisors or lower incisors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the consequences of leaving deep bite untreated?

    <p>Gingival trauma and periodontal destruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a treatment approach for an increased overbite?

    <p>Relative incisor intrusion/ buccal segment extrusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is associated with deep bite?

    <p>TMJ problems and wear of mandibular incisors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be affected by deep bite?

    <p>Both the maxillary and mandibular incisors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential complication of untreated deep bite?

    <p>Periodontal destruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason why simple retroclination of the upper incisors by tipping is not recommended in Class II division 1 cases?

    <p>It does not create an occlusal stop.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of using fixed appliances in managing a deep overbite in Class II division 1 cases?

    <p>They can provide better inter-incisal relationships.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a critical aesthetic parameter during orthodontic treatment in Class II division 1 cases?

    <p>The amount of upper incisor display at rest and on smile.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of correcting a deep bite with only upper incisor intrusion in orthodontic treatment?

    <p>The patient will look significantly older.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of aging that affects the upper incisor display?

    <p>Diminished upper incisor display at rest and on smile.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes overbite control difficult in cases with a low maxillary-mandibular plane angle?

    <p>The incisors will tend to upright, leading to deepening of the overbite.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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