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Orthodontic tooth movement is inhibited by which of the following drugs



1) NSAIDS, such as Brufen  

2) OPIOIDS, such as CORTISONE

3) Antibiotics such as tetracycline

4) Vasoconstrictors such as adrenaline


Orthodontics Answer: 1

SOLUTION 

NSAIDS, i.e. Brufen, etc. inhibit tooth movement as they interfere with production of prostaglandins.

• Nimesulide does not interfere with PG production and so can be safely given during tooth movements.

What is the Angle classification of occlusion based upon?



    1. The position of the maxillary incisors relative to the mandibular incisors
    2. The position of the maxillary incisors relative to the mandibular incisors
    3. The position of the maxillary canines and first permanent molars relative to the mandibular canines and first permanent molars.
    4. The position of the upper lip relative to the lower lip

Orthodontics Answer: 3

The position of the maxillary canines and first permanent molars relative to the mandibular canines and first permanent molars

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
Orthodontics Answer: 1

Which of the following gives a complete picture of malocclusion in a patient
1) Simon
2) Ackermann
3) Dewey
4) Angle
Orthodontics Answer: 2

If a flush terminal plane (FTP) is present in the deciduoud dentition then the molars will erupt
1) Initially in class I occlusion
2) Initially in class II occlusion
3) Initially in class III occlusion
4) Initially end to end relationship
Orthodontics Answer: 4

Main growth site in mandible
1) Gonial angle
2) Body of mandible
3) Condylar cartilage
4) Coronoid process and ramus
Orthodontics Answer: 3

The labial bow in activator is constructed with
1) 0.6 mm
2) 0.5 mm
3) 0.7 mm
4) 0.8 mm, slightly heavier
Orthodontics Answer: 4

High labial-bow is mainly used
1) To move anterior teeth lingually
2) As extraoral anchorage
3) To carry auxillary springs
4) To keep lips away from teeth
Orthodontics Answer: 3

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