introduction to ortho Flashcards
1
Q
Who is considered the father of orthodontics?
A
Edward Hartley Angle - 1880
2
Q
What orthodontic technique is this?
A
Begg Technique
3
Q
What proportion of the entire population have malocclusion?
A
70%
4
Q
What is the first affected organ from malocclusion?
A
TMJ
5
Q
What type of occlusion has the worst impact on TMJ?
A
Angle class 2 division 2
6
Q
What is an example of deletrious habits?
A
Thumb sucking; digit sucking
