14. Inman

Question 1

Criteria for good case selection for Inman appliance

Answer 1

• Class I occlusion
• Up to 3 mm crowding or spacing
• Up to 5 mm labial or lingual tipping
• No TMJ
• Good perio (less than 2 mm bone loss)

Question 2

Describe reproximation

Answer 2

• Reduce the contact until minimal binding (max 0.5 mm reduction)
• Total reduction of 2.5 mm of tooth size from cuspid to cuspid

Question 3

Labial flaring of the incisors in anterior arch expansion should be limited to less than _ mm

Answer 3

2 mm