L3 Flashcards
Mesial step
Usually end up in class I
Distal step
Usually end up in class 2
Flush terminal plane
Majority to class I some to II Most common
OJ/OB
2 mm ideal
Normal for permanent incisors to erupt
Lingual to primary
First ortho evaluation
No later than 7 years old
Occlusal Indications
Closed contacts abnormal eruption assess trauma
Easier for kids to tolerate
Occlusal placement
OP parallel to floor
Gentle bite to stabilize with outside edge at incisors
Occlusal side 2
Can go either adult or primary
Occlusal size 4
Bigger
Gather more than just teeth
Bitewing in kids
Can be really challenging for kids; choose right size; prep X-ray tube
How many bitewings
Only 2 until PM erupt
Bitewing common mistake
Placed too far back often move forward. No primary teeth behind eye corners
Bitewing how often
6-12 months for increased risk primary dention
18-36 permanent dentin and no clinical caries risk
PA
10 degree from sensor
40 degree for uppers