Growth Studies Practice Test Flashcards
Explain the order of eruptions of permanent dentition and date ranges.
Is it possible to have different types of teeth erupt at the same time? If so, which teeth can be seen erupting at the same time?
Demirjian’s method is a popular method for determining age.
What are the problems generally associated with this method?
What other methods can you use for age determination?
Two orphans, recently accepted to an orphanage, presents to your dental clinic. One orphan was from germany while the other, is unknown, but appears to be of caucasian descent. The headmaster of the orphanage asks you to help you guess their age, as the orphans do not know.
What method of age determination will you use? If there are method you prefer not to use, explain why.
What do you look for to determine normal occlusion in a 5 year old child?
Even spacing, Max arch is wider than mand arch, upper teeth overlap with lower teeth, Each tooth corresponds with the opposing tooth
What is the leeway space of nance and how does that relate to occlusion?
How is it possible for 21’s and 11’s to fit in the arch?
What are the different classes of perm incisor occlusion? How do they relate to clinical abnormalities?
What are the different classes of 1st molar occlusion?
How do they relate to clinical abnormalities?
