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What is the 'Wits' appraisal primarily used to measure?
What is the 'Wits' appraisal primarily used to measure?
- The size of the maxilla
- The degree of anteroposterior jaw dysplasia (correct)
- The angle of the occlusal plane
- The shape of the mandible
What are the two points used in the 'Wits' appraisal method?
What are the two points used in the 'Wits' appraisal method?
- Points A and C
- Points B and C
- Points X and Y
- Points A and B (correct)
What is drawn from Point A and Point B in the 'Wits' appraisal method?
What is drawn from Point A and Point B in the 'Wits' appraisal method?
- Perpendiculars (correct)
- Vertical lines
- Diagonals
- Horizontal lines
What is the plane onto which the perpendiculars are drawn in the 'Wits' appraisal method?
What is the plane onto which the perpendiculars are drawn in the 'Wits' appraisal method?
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What is the purpose of the 'Wits' appraisal method?
What is the purpose of the 'Wits' appraisal method?
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Study Notes
Wits Appraisal of Jaw Disharmony
- The Wits appraisal is a method used to measure the severity of anteroposterior jaw dysplasia.
- The method involves drawing perpendicular lines from two points:
- Point A: Located on the maxilla (upper jawbone)
- Point B: Located on the mandible (lower jawbone)
- These perpendicular lines are drawn onto the occlusal plane.
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