If an excessive overbite is seen immediately upon the eruption of the incisors, which of the following should be suspected? 1) A problem in the vertical relationship of the facial skeleton 2) A problem in width relationships 3) A problem in the formation of the primary teeth 4) None of the above
OrthodonticsAnswer: 1
Buccal canine retractors are used instead of palatine canine retractor when 1) Canine is buccaly placed 2) Canine is mesially placed 3) Canine is palatally placed 4) Canine is ectopically erupted
OrthodonticsAnswer: 1
Lingually locked of permanent left central incisor in otherwise normal occlusion is due to 1) Prolonged retention of primary left central incisor 2) Prolonged retention of primary right central incisor 3) Both of the above 4) None of the above
OrthodonticsAnswer: 1
Cranial vault follows the growth curve of 1) Neural tissue 2) Dental tissue 3) Somatic or general tissue 4) Genital
OrthodonticsAnswer: 1
Which of the following components of the fixed appliance holds the arch wire on the teeth except for that of anchor molars 1) Cleats 2) Brackets 3) Bands 4) Lock springs
OrthodonticsAnswer: 2
The role of pulp in resorption of primary teeth 1) Passive participant 2) Active participant 3) Resists resorption 4) Activates resorption
OrthodonticsAnswer: 1
Eruption of teeth is delayed in all of the following except 1. Hypothyroidism and cleidocranial dysplasia 2. Acromegaly and hyperthyroidism 3. Rickets and cherubism 4. Cretinism and dentigerous cysts
OrthodonticsAnswer: 2
During retraction of anteriors into extraction space, lateral incisors are prevented from retraction. This may 1) Cause canine to move slowly 2) No effect on canine retraction 3) Lead to collapse of the arch 4) Lead to loss of anchorage