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Mod F unit 4
Ortho
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What age groups seek orthodontic care? | All ages seek orthodontic care. |
| What term is used for abnormal occlusion? | Malocclusion |
| What tooth determines a person’s occlusion? | maxillary first molar |
| a tooth is not properly aligned with its opposing tooth, it is said to be in ________. | crossbite |
| If a person occludes and you cannot see the mandibular anteriors, what is that patient’s diagnosis? | overbite |
| What two positions does the orthodontist evaluate for facial symmetry? | Frontal view and profile view |
| What type of radiograph is most commonly taken in orthodontics? | cephalometric |
| How many photographs are taken during the records appointment? | five photographs |
| ease in the placement of orthodontic bands, what procedure is completed to wedge teeth apart? | Separators |
| Are brackets cemented or bonded to the tooth? | bonded |
| How can a patient make flossing easier with braces? | floss threader |