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Which of these is the ideal appliance for correction of posterior cross bite due to digit sucking habit?
1) Tongue spikes
2) Hay rakes
3) Maxillary lingual arch with palatal crib
4) Quad helix
Orthodontics Answer: 4
Classification of appliances for thumb-sucking
1. Removable appliances- These are passive appliances. These are retained in the oral cavity by means of clasps and they norm have one of these following additional components:
a. Tongue spikes
b. Tongue guard
c. Spurs/rake
2 Fixed appliances
a. Quad helix
b. Hay rakes
c. Maxillary lingual arch with palatal crib
The ideal appliance to correct posterior cross-bite caused due to digit sucking is Quad Helix. It is a lingual arch which is adjustab and needs very little patient cooperation because it is fixed and is reliable and easy to use.
How/where should the wire be bent to activate a correctly made palatal canine retraction?
1) Between the coil and tooth, but close to the coil
2) Between the coil and tooth, but close to the tooth
3) Between the coil and its insertion into the base of the plate
4) By opening out the coil
Orthodontics
Answer: 1
Bending the wire between the coil and the tooth, but closer to the coil, allows for effective activation of the retraction mechanism, providing the necessary force for movement.