Middy Flashcards
Are labial or or palatal canine impactions more common?
palatal
If the impacted canine is located past the midpoint of the lateral, what is the success rate? (basically he was trying to say mesial to the canine but insists on being difficult)
64%
What percent of canine impactions are bilateral?
8%
Primary teeth (canines and molars) are bigger than the corresponding permanent teeth (canine and premolars)
Leeway space
What is true about serial extractions?
multiple appointments needed
Timed sequence of extractions to alleviate further crowding issues in permanent teeth:
serial extraction
Pt has 2nd primary molar extracted and it is clear that the 1st permanent molar is not fully molar is not fully erupted:
distal shoe to preserve the space and guide first permanent molar as it erupts
Pt has class 1 molar relationship after orate but anteriors are still end-to-end, why?
mandibular excess for boltons analysis
What do you do for impacted canine?
perio to expose, & ortho to move and oral surgeon for surgery
Tanaka and Johnston:
add 11 for max & 10.5 for mand
What is NOT good for assessing facial asymmetry?
bite registration