Lec 6: Examination of Lips Flashcards
1
Q
At rest, the upper and lower lips meet each other without muscle exertion.
A
Competent lips
2
Q
Can be seen in Class I malocclusion
A
Competent lips
3
Q
Lip seal can be achieved with muscle exertion.
A
Potentially incompetent lip
4
Q
Seen in Class I malocclusion, Dewey’s Type 1.
A
Potentially incompetent lip
5
Q
At rest, upper and lower lips fail to meet each other. (no lip contact)
A
Incompetent lip
6
Q
Seen in open bite cases and bimaxillary protrusion.
A
Incompetent lip
7
Q
Hypertrophied lips
A
Everted lips
8
Q
Seen in Class II div 1 malocclusion.
A
Everted lips
