Midi Flashcards
Are labial 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 b/l?
8%
Primary teeth (canines and molars) are bigger than the corresponding permanent teeth (canines and premolars)
Lee way space
What is true about serial extractions?
Multiple appointments needed
Timed sequence of extractions to alleviate future crowding issues in permanent teeth:
Serial extraction
Patient has second primary molar extracted and it is clear that the first permanent molar is not fully erupted- best treatment option?
Distal shoe to preserve the space and guide first permanent molar as it erupts
Patient has class I molar relationship but anteriors are still end to end- why?
mandibular excess for boltons analysis
What do you do for impacted canine?
perio to expose and ortho to move and oral surgery for surgery
Tnaka and Johnston:
Add 11mm for max and 10.5 for mand
What is NOT good for assessing facial asymmetry?
Bite registration