Orthodontic Procedures

Question 1

Edwards angles classification of malocclusion

Answer 1

class 1,2,3

Question 2

class 1

Answer 2

normal relationship between upper and lower teeth and jaws

Question 3

class 2

Answer 3

distoclusion, mandibular teeth are in distal relationship to maxillary teeth

Question 4

class 3

Answer 4

mesioclusion, mandibular teeth are mesial relationship to maxillary teeth

Question 5

overbite

Answer 5

upper teeth overlap the lower teeth

Question 6

overjet

Answer 6

type of overbite, anterior teeth do not occlude, abnormal horizontal distance between the anterior teeth

Question 7

underbite

Answer 7

upper incisors bite behind the lower incisors

Question 8

under jet

Answer 8

type of underbite

Question 9

open bite

Answer 9

most teeth occlude but sone dont

Question 10

3 types of ortho separators

Answer 10

elastic, metal, brass wire

Question 11

metal separators are for

Answer 11

bicuspid and molar teeth only

Question 12

elastic separators come in

Answer 12

2 sizes, small for anterior, large for posterior

Question 13

to place rings

Answer 13

use separating pilers

Question 14

slide the separators through the contact area using

Answer 14

flossing or knifing action

Question 15

lower part of the ring

Answer 15

will be placed below contact area

Question 16

upper part of ring

Answer 16

will be on chewing surface

Question 17

ortho bands

Answer 17

thin sheets of stainless steel bands

Question 18

ortho archwire

Answer 18

thin metal that can easily formed or welded

Question 19

ortho ligatures

Answer 19

elastic bands that secure arch wires in place

Question 20

how plier

Answer 20

holds the arch wire firmly

Question 21

bird beak plier

Answer 21

adjusts and bends wire

Question 22

3 prong pliers

Answer 22

adjusts and bends clasps

Question 23

tweed loop pliers

Answer 23

forms loops and springs