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Which appliance is designed to encourage passive expansion, deposition of bone laterally, and remove pressure from the upper lip?
Which appliance is designed to encourage passive expansion, deposition of bone laterally, and remove pressure from the upper lip?
- Lip pads
- Monobloc appliance
- Frankel appliance
- Buccal shields (correct)
What is the best time for treatment of skeletal Class III due to mandibular excess?
What is the best time for treatment of skeletal Class III due to mandibular excess?
- 8-10 yrs 'early mixed dentition'
- 11-15 yrs 'Late mixed/ early permanent dentition'
- CS1, CS2 'pre-pubertal stage'
- CS3-CS4 and MUST continue until the age of 16-18 years (correct)
What is the most popular type of fixed functional appliance developed to allow for full-time action?
What is the most popular type of fixed functional appliance developed to allow for full-time action?
- Monobloc appliance
- Frankel appliance
- Herbst appliance (correct)
- Twin block appliance
What does a Frankel appliance achieve with the use of wires and acrylic shields?
What does a Frankel appliance achieve with the use of wires and acrylic shields?
What is the purpose of bite blocks that interlock in occlusion to posture the mandible forwards?
What is the purpose of bite blocks that interlock in occlusion to posture the mandible forwards?
What is used for treatment of patients with skeletal Class II due to maxillary excess by restricting further maxillary growth?
What is used for treatment of patients with skeletal Class II due to maxillary excess by restricting further maxillary growth?
When is Class II mandibular deficiency best treated?
When is Class II mandibular deficiency best treated?
What does a Herbst appliance deliver through using extra oral means to result in a skeletal effect?
What does a Herbst appliance deliver through using extra oral means to result in a skeletal effect?
What can be incorporated into a Twin block appliance?
What can be incorporated into a Twin block appliance?
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