Chapter 9 Flashcards

1
Q

The fitting triangle is the connection of three points upon which pressure may be exerted:

A

The crest of nose and sides of head

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2
Q

The adjustment of the frame front is made after making sure that

A

The temple spread angles are right

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3
Q

What will affect how nosepads sit on the nose

A

Changes in the angle of the frame front

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4
Q

What should precede bridge adjustments

A

Proper pantoscopic angle and frame straightness

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5
Q

What is lateral pressure

A

The pressure of temples against the sides of the head

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6
Q

Adjustment of any type of library or skull temple will be best if inside of temple is:

A
  1. Parallel along temple shaft
  2. Above root of ear
  3. Along the slope of the head behind the ear
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7
Q

What happens when glasses keep slipping down the nose

A

Make sure temples bend around ears

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8
Q

What is the hardest type nose to fit

A

Flat nose bridge

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