Lab Session 3 Flashcards
1
Q
What active component do we use for a bucally placed canine
A
Buccal canine retractor
2
Q
What are the stainless steel measurements for a buccal canine retractor
A
- 5mm HSSW
0. 5mm ID tubing
3
Q
Why do we have tubing on a buccal canine retractor and roberts retractor
A
it is for rigidity
also buccal wire can easily be distorted
4
Q
What do we use to reduce an overbite
A
flat anterior bite plane
5
Q
How thick should the flat anterior bite plane be
A
overjet + 3mm
6
Q
How does the flat anterior bite plane correct an overbite
A
separates anterior teeth
this allows for continued eruption of posterior teeth
7
Q
What are the components of an Adams clasp
A
tag baseplate leg flyover arrowhead bridge
8
Q
What is the retention for buccally placed canine
A
adams clasp on 6s
southend clasp on centrals
9
Q
What is the function of the tag
A
the tag is a very thin stainless
