Ortho/Peds Flashcards
Children with primary dentition most commonly present with this type of malocclusion:
decreased overbite (due to finger habits)
What is a first order bend?
in-out bend, positions the tooth in the B-L dimension
What is a second order bend?
tipping, angulation of the tooth in the M-D dimension
What is a third order bend?
torque, angulation of tooth in the B-L dimension
When do permanent teeth begin calcifying?
all teeth except maxillary laterals begin during the first 6 months of life
What fibers have a tendency to pull successfully treated ortho teeth back to their original positions?
supracrestal
____ leaves one less tooth in the arch than normal.
Fusion
A traumatically intruded permanent incisor needs treated how?
observation, should re-erupt in 2-3 weeks
What is the order of tooth formation (5 steps)?
Initiation Proliferation Histodifferentiation Apposition Calcification
A hyalinized zone forms where and due to what?
pressure side of a moving tooth, due to heavy forces
Dens in dente is most often found in what tooth?
maxillary lateral
What is the Leeway space?
the difference in size between the primary canine + molars and the erupting permanent canine + premolars
