Ortho

Question 1

Completion of Treatment

Answer 1

• average time: 20-24 months
• removable retainer work full time for first 2 months, every night for first year, every other night for next 2 years
• patient reviewed every 6-12 months after retainer removed

Question 2

Cost

Answer 2

children $5,800-$7,100
adults $6,700-$8,500
*lingual ortho $1,500 more per arch

Question 3

Components

Answer 3

• bands
• archwires
• elastomeres

Question 4

Reminder Appliance

Answer 4

• corrects oral habits such as thumb sucking and tongue thrust
• partial retainer with a series of loops lingual to maxillary incisors

Question 5

Palatal Expander

Answer 5

• acrylic jaw-screw appliance
• increase arch width
• improve crossbite
• improves nasal resistance - easier breathing

Question 6

Elastics

Answer 6

• correction of single tooth crossbite

- assists in movement of arch in overjet position

Question 7

Headgear

Answer 7

• high pull

- cervical

Question 8

Bite Corrector

Answer 8

• guides during biting
• keeps jaws aligned
• not worn when eating

Question 9

Disease Control

Answer 9

• biofilm control determined by…
  1. anatomic features of gingiva
  2. position of the teeth
  3. type and position of the orthodontic appliance

Question 10

Brushing

Answer 10

• sulcular method
• bilevel brush
• proxybrush for under wires and around brackets
• rubber stimulator stimulates gingiva to increase circulation and removes cervical debris
• floss threader
• oral irrigator

Question 11

Post-Treatment

Answer 11

biofilm removal, fluoride regimen, diet, care of retainers, follow-up