Indications For Orthontic Treatment

Question 1

Current Philosophy holds that malocclusion and periodontal disease are unrelated.

True or False

Reasoning:

Answer 1

True

If a patient with a malocclusion is able to maintain diligent oral hygiene practices, they should be no more predisposed to periodontal disease than a patient with well/aligned teeth.

•this philosophy holds the understanding that it is possible to maintain proper oral hygiene and that no abnormal forces are acting on the teeth.

Question 2

Examples of situations for which orthodontics/orthopaedics/orthognathic surgery can be periodontally advantageous include: (7)

Answer 2

1. Impinging overbite
2. Functional anterior cross bite
3. Tipped teeth
4. Severe malpositions
5. Severe open bite with contact only on molars
6. Splayed anterior Teeth with advanced periodontal disease
7. Forced eruption of teeth with intrabony periodontal pockets

Question 3

Is it possible to have a healthy occlusion without fulfilling the criteria for optimum occlusion?

True or False

Answer 3

True

Question 4

3 advantages to achieving optimum occlusion

Answer 4

1. improved distribution of occlusal stresses on teeth
2. Improved distribution of occlusal wear
3. Prevention of over eruption of teeth

Question 5

Aesthetics/Increased self-esteem

Answer 5

Psychological/Social benefits