Ch 60 Chairside 2 Flashcards
Band
A stainless steel ring cemented two molars to hold the archwire for orthodontics
What’s a common term for fixed orthodontics
Braces
What is used to secure the archwire within a bracket
Ligature tie
What is an attachment that is located on a bracket or band to hold an orange wire or elastic
Auxiliary
What is a condition that occurs when a tooth is not properly aligned with its opposing tooth
Crossbite
What’s another term for a class III malocclusion
Mesioclussion
What is an extra oral radiograph of the bones and tissues of the head
Cephalometric radiograph
What’s another term for class ll malocclusion
Distocollusion
What is an extra oral orthodontic appliance used to control growth and tooth movement
Headgear
What is an appliance use for maintaining the positions of teeth and jaw’s after orthodontic treatment
Retainer
What’s an excessive protrusion of the maxillary incisors diagnosed as
Over jet
What is the lack of vertical overlap of the maxillary incisors that creates an opening of the anterior teeth
Open bite
Is the term that describes the structures that include the teeth, jaws, and surrounding facial bones
Dentofacial
What is the type of appliance used to retain teeth in their desired position after orthodontic treatment
Positioner
What is an increase vertical overlap of the maxillary incisors
Overbite
What can occur when pressure is applied to the jar in vitro, causing a distortion
Fetal molding
What can be a genetic causes for malocclusion
A parent with a small jaw
What views with the orthodontist used to evaluate facial symmetry
Frontal view, profile view
What kind of radiograph is most commonly exposing orthodontics
Cephalometric
How many photographs are commonly taken in the diagnostic recordsappointment
Five
What gypsum material is most commonly used for fabricating orthodontic diagnostic models
Plaster
What instrument is part of the set up for seating and cementing the molar band
Bite stick
What’s another name for number 110 pliers
Howe pliers
When cementing bands what can be used to prevent cement from getting into the buckle tubes or attachments
Lip balm, utility wax
How are brackets adhered to a tooth
Bonding agent
Where auxiliary attachments found on braces
Brackets, bands
What shape of archwire is indicated for correcting malalignment of teeth
Round wire
What can be used besides ligature ties to hold an arch wire in place
Elastomeric ties
What appliance might the orthodontist used to maintain growth and/or tooth movement
Space maintainer, retainer, headgear
How could a hard foods possibly harm a person’s braces
Bend the wire, loosen a bracket, pull off a band
How can a patient with graces make flossing easier
Use of a floss threader
When braces come off does that mean treatment is over
No
What’s an example of a retention appliance
Positioner, lingual retainer, hawley retainer
