Orthodontics Flashcards
What are the 4 types of functional reasons for orthodontics?
- Increased Overjet
- Crossbites
- Labial Crowding in lower incisor areas
- Traumatic Overbite
What is the Gnomic Growth Pattern?
Growth occurs in a sunburst “explosion” pattern centred at the Pt point (inferior point of pterygomaxillary fissure)
According to Scammon’s Growth Curve, which system has peak growth in teenage years?
Genital
What is the Cartilage theory of craniofacial growth (Scott 1950) and why is it not current dogma?
Cartilage is primary determinant of skeletal growth and bones respond secondarily and passively
Debunked: Transplantation: some cartilage types (epiphyseal) grow, others (secondary cartilage, eg condylar) don’t
Where is the Pogonion (Pog)?
Soft tissue landmark - the most anterior point of the mandibular symphysis
What is Dental Arch Length?
Anterior/Posterior distance from central incisors to most distal point of permanent molars
What molar relationship is likely to occur for a mesial step that is less than 1mm?
76% Class I
23% Class II
1% Class III
What sort of chin is often portrayed in culture?
Prominent class III seen in superheros such as superman.
What are limitations of Ackermann-Proffit?
Static Analysis
No Aetiology
Little value if group number used - specifics needed
Only Profile used: neglected full face and smile views (mini-aesthetics)
What is required to stimulate chondrocytes to secrete cartilage in the condylar cartilage
Functional loading stimulates mesenchymal cells to proliferate and grow, ultimately differentiating into chondrocytes which secrete cartilage
What is primary crowding?
Primary Crowding: an inherent discrepancy between tooth size and the available arch length (jaw/ apical base size).
This is primarily determined by genetic origin
What are different direct measurements that can be used to gauge growth and development?
- Anatomical Measurements
- Hand Radiograph
- Secondary Sexual Characteristics (not really used in orthodontics)
- Lateral Cephalometry (including cervical maturation staging)
- Clinical Laser Scanning
- 3D Finite Element Model
- MRI
- CT Scanning
What is the emergence timing for primary dentition?
6-7 months Lower As 7-8 months: Lower Bs and Upper As 9-10 months: Upper Bs 12-14 months: Ds 16-18 months: Cs 24-30 months: Es
What is the embryological origin of the mandible?
1st Pharyngeal Branchial Arch: cells in the centre of the mesenchymal core differentiate into chondrocytes and form the arch cartilage
What is the main determinant of tooth position of accessional permanent teeth?
Skeletal growth of the maxilla + mandible + apical base
What is Traumatic Overbite?
Where the lower incisors traumatise the palatal gingiva in the upper arch to cause inflammation
Does Lip Separation increase/decrease with age?
With age: reduction of lip separation (incompetence) due to lower lip elevation
What factors predispose the possibility of root resorption during orthodontic movement?
Root shape
What is Bimaxillary Proclination (bimaxillary dentoalveolar proclination)?
Where both upper and lower incisors are proclined. This will coincided with reduced overbite and is often seen in ethnic variations
Why does the N angle change during growth?
Nasal Dorsum (the hump) can grow by 1mm/year during adolescence, changing the N angle by up to 30 degrees during peak growth period
What is Ackerman-Proffit Skeletal Class III?
Mx retrusive relative to Md
What are the two mid-sagittal sutures in the cranial base and where do they run from?
Anterior Cranial Base (ACB): Nasion to Sella Turcica – nasomaxillary attached
Posterior Cranial Base (PCB): Sella Turcica to Barium –Md indirectly attached
What is Class I Flush Terminal Plane relationship?
Flush relationship of Mx/Mn Es and where Mx C tip is distal to the tip of the Mn C.
What are the 6 categories of the Ackermann-Proffit Classification System?
- Alignment (Teeth via Lischer)
- Profile (Facial Aesthetics) Involves all soft tissue
- Types (Transverse relationship)
- Angle’s Classification (Sagittal AP relationship)
- Bite Depth (Vertical relationship)
- Overlapping Problems
What gives the chin it’s prominence with regard to the mandibular dento-alveolar ridge?
Prominence of chin results from relative lingual anterior movement of mandibular incisors at B point
What is a lateral ceph landmark that can be used to gauge malocclusion in the absence of an upper FPM?
Key Ridge - the anterior surface of the zygomatic process of the maxilla
What is Bjork Class Postnormal Occlusion?
Class II Occlusion - where the mandibular 1st molar is more than one-half cusp posterior of pre-normal relation
What molar relationship is likely to occur for a mesial step that is more than 2mm?
68% Class I
13% Class II
19% Class III
Which facial profile has natural divergence?
Straight Profile
How is Bolton’s Analysis calculated?
- Measure mesio-distal width of teeth 6-6 in both arches
- Record the combine widths of the Mn vs Mx for:
- Entire arch 6-6
- Anterior segment 3-3 - Total Arch size is plotted on a 2 different X/Y axis graphs (entire arch & anterior segment) to calculate Bolton’s Discrepancy for both measurements
When does the condylar cartilage initially develop?
12 weeks in utero - after initial ossification of the mandible has begun
Where is the Nasion (N)?
Soft tissue landmark - The intersection of frontal and two nasal bones. Visible depression directly between the eys, superior to the bridge of the nose
What’s the difference between Infraposition and Infraocclusion?
Infraposition: alveolar bone growth stops from ankylosed tooth (from trauma). Notably the gingival level is more apically placed
Infraocclusion: tooth has not reached occlusal level
What 3 anatomical structures develop from Meckel’s Cartilage?
- Symphyseal cartilage: from Medial tip (portion closest to where two Md articulate)
- Sphenomandibular ligament: from Mid portion
- Malleus and incus: from Lateral portion
What preventative measures need to occur for an excessive overjet
Mouthguards worn during physical activity
How is leeway space eventually lost?
Mesial drift of the FPMs after the eruption of permanent canine and premolars
What tooth sizes are aesthetic in the anterior zone?
Decreasing size from the central > lateral > canine following the golden proportions
What is Foster and Hamilton Class I Occlusion?
Opposing 2nd molars are the same (flush) vertical plane in centric occlusion
What is Bolton’s Discrepancy?
Insufficient/Excessive Mn vs Mx size ratio outside of normal
What is the main direction of tooth eruptive force?
Axial. Other planes of force can occur, resulting in tooth tilting/drifting
Which tooth is most likely to be ectopicly placed?
Upper canines
What are the cranial base synchondroses?
Cartilaginous Junctions between bones in the cranial base that allow for active growth via endochondral ossification.
Which facial profile occurs when the Vertical G’-Sn-Pog’ line slopes posteriorly with Pog posterior relative to glabella in sagittal plane?
Convex Profile (Posterior Divergence)
T/F: Men have a higher lip line then women
False, women tend to display 1-2mm more gingiva than males and this is more acceptable aesthetically
Where is Rhinion (R)?
R: Rhinion: junction of hard tissue nasal bone and septal cartilage
What does Cephalometric Superimposition require?
Time series of patient’s Lat Ceph radiographs
What trends can be seen in growth curves between males and females?
Amplitude: males at a high rate Duration: males for longer
Onset: females start earlier but don’t grow as much
What should you expect to see clinically for permanent canines at age 10?
Developing tooth can be palpated on the buccal sulcus
Is Mandibular Prognathism likely to resolve without treatment?
No
Which finger is missing the intermediate phalanges?
Thumb
What are the 5 key sutures in the naso-maxillary complex?
Frontomaxillary Zygomaticomaxillary Pterygomaxillary Zygomaticofrontal (Indirectly) Zygomaticotemporal (Indirectly)
Which teeth are most likely to be transpositioned?
Maxillary 3 and 4
What features do you expect to see in a skeletal neutrocclusion (Class I)?
Overbite 20-30%
Overjet 2-3mm
Class I Canine Relationship
Class I Molar Relationship
What are some weird trends in dental aesthetics?
Yaeba (snaggle teeth) proclined canines
Diastemas (increased frequency in fashion)
Cape Flats Smile - missing anterior maxillary due to violence. So gangsta
Ritualistic Tooth Filing
According to Scammon’s Growth Curve, which system peaks at 10 years and then declines?
Lymphoid
What should you expect to see clinically for permanent canines at age 12?
Indicative of late eruption - investigate clinically and radiographically whether the tooth is not present/impacted
Is a skeletal class II in a baby a concern?
Not really, mandibular growth will be faster than maxillary growth and in most cases compensate in late teens to 25. However check for familial skeletal patterns.
What is primate space?
Gap spaces in the arch of primary dentition
What are different types of growth estimation and which one is appropriate for growth estimation?
Skeletal Bone Ossification: marker of skeletal maturity during puberty growth spurts
Dental: Tooth formation and emergence
Age: deviations from medium
Height: heavily influenced by environment/diet
Weight: heavily influenced by environment/diet
Sexual Maturity
Neural Coordination - Not present in all people
Neural Cognitive development - differences between sexes
Where is the Glabella (G)?
Soft tissue landmark - The smooth part of the forehead above and between the eyebrows
How can malocclusion be described in Angle’s line of occlusion?
A tooth being either lingual/labial from the line of occlusion
What is the Ugly Duckling phase?
The transitory stage of dental development (7-12 years) before the eruption of permanent canines, when there is lateral tipping of incisors causing a “ugly appearance
What is a Angle’s Class I Classification?
MB cusp of upper first molar is received in lower first molar buccal groove where there are malocclusion features such as crowding/rotation
What are the different types of forwards rotators?
Type I: Point of rotation around the condyle
Result: reduced lower face height
Type II: Point of rotation located at incisal edge of lower incisors
Result: marked development of posterior face height and normal anterior face height
Type III: Point of rotation at level of pre-molars
Result
Large overjet/reverse overjet
Anterior face height underdeveloped
Posterior face height increases with deep bite
What are the important stages of the Nolla Calcification Staging?
Stage 0: Absence of Crypt Stage 2: Initial Calcification Stage 6: Crown complete Stage 9: Root Complete, Apex Open Stage 10: Apical Foramen Closed
T/F: Growth of the cranial base is primarily due to growth of cartilage in the synchondroses
True
What features do you expect to see in a skeletal mesiocclusion (Class III)?
- Often prognathic Md, occasionally retrognathic Mx
- Protruded Lower Incisors, Edge-to-Edge bite, Crossbite
- Class III Canine Relationship
Incisors - Class III Molar Relationship
- Crowding/Spacing more likely in uppers
- Constricted Mx Arch
Which facial profile occurs when the Vertical G’-Sn-Pog’ line slopes anteriorly, with Pog anterior relative to glabella in sagittal plane?
Concave Profile (Anterior Divergence)
T/F: A Maxillary expansion device is an example of a orthopaedic device
True - It is an orthopaedic device that impacts skeletal growth/shape with dental effects
Forwards Rotators result in what sort of face?
Short Face
What are 6 determining factors that shape the molar relationship?
- Magnitude of step in terminal plane
- Type of facial growth pattern e.g. horizontal and vertical
- Amount of interdental spacing
- Early loss of deciduous teeth
- Any loss of arch length
- Amount of Leeway space
When should eruption of primary dentition be complete?
2.5 - 3 years of age
What is the Bjork Classification?
A means of classifying the molar occlusion of 1st permanent molars
What are some psychosocial reasons that a person might consider orthodontics?
Variability from norm
Appearance creates isolation, bullying
Increased aesthetic norms
How much earlier do lower permanent canines erupt in females compared with males?
12 months
T/F: People of black ethnic origins will experience tooth eruption earlier than others
True
What are some examples of craniofacial deformities where orthodontics could be considered?
Cleft Lip + Palate
Severe Accidents
Patients with Syndromic Conditions
Severe Class II/III patients considering Orthognathic Surgery
What determines the tooth positions of accessional molars?
- Vertical alveolar growth
- Maxilla: Posterior deposition in tuberosity region
- Mandible: Resorption of the anterior border of Mandible - providing additional space in the dental arch
What are issues with Moyer’s Analysis?
- Premature Tooth Loss: secondary crowding, loss of arch space
- Prolonged Tooth Retention: affects emergence time and direction, depends on which tooth and its position in the arch (ie lowers incisors)
- Asymmetrical arches: affects midlines
- Severity of Crowding/Spacing: access to contact points, harder to assess arch shape, need to account for midline diastema
- Facial Pattern: influences arch size and shape, soft tissue pattern affects tooth position, apical base dimensions and position
What hormonal factors can alter dental development?
- Increased maturity after menarche (first menstruation)
2. Delayed development through hypothyroidism
How long can it take for an erupting tooth to reach the opposing dentition?
1-2 years
What is the difference between endomorph, mesomorphy and ectomorph body types?
- Endomorph: Preponderance of Body Fat
- Mesomorph: Predominance of muscle, bone and CT
- Ectomorph: Preponderance of skinny and delicate build
What shape face might you expect with an Endomorph?
Square face: short and obese body type
What is the main reason for natal teeth?
Ectopic position of tooth germ in foetal life allows for early eruption
What is the difference between Baume Type I and II?
Baume type I (spaced): generalised spaces between primary teeth
Baume type II (closed): primary teeth are proximal contact
What is secondary crowding?
Secondary Crowding is caused by environmental factors influencing the dentition, such as caries, extractions
When teeth extracted, teeth drift forward if no space maintainers placed
What are some systemic factors that can delay tooth eruption?
Down’s syndrome Hypothyroidism Hypopituitarism Hypovitaminosis (A&D) Osteopetrosis Cleidocranial dysplasia Hereditary Gingival Fibromatosis Achondroplasia Amelogenesis Imperfecta Familial Patterns (Genetic)
What is the Symphyseal cartilage and when does it disappear?
Unites 2 halves of mandible at symphysis and ceases after 1st year of birth
What is the main reason for delayed eruption?
Insufficient space
What is Inter-Canine Width?
Horizontal distance between right and left canine cusp tips
Early intervention of Class II skeletal relationship will require what sort of orthodontic treatment?
Functional appliance
Fixed Appliance
Orthognathic surgery
What are the implications for standardising orthodontic treatment based on the combinations of Proffit’s sagittal cranial diagram?
Every patient is unique: combinations of all skeletal + dental relationships is 3 power 12 = 531441 combinations
What is Dento-alveolar compensation?
Where tooth eruption and alveolar development will compensate for the apical base dimension if there are skeletal discrepancies.
This will result in malocclusion seen in class II/III occlusions
What are the 3 orthodontic considerations for aesthetics?
- Facial
- Dentofacial
- Smile: particular impact of extraction/non-extraction in treatment
What are 5 issues with measuring anterior + posterior segments to determine arch length discrepancy?
- Partially Erupted Teeth give incomplete readings
- Impacted Ectopic / Missing Teeth
- Parallax error of calipers
- Straight Line approach cuts off true arch length
- Doesn’t take into account tooth displacement (eg rotation)
When is the most common period for lip incompetence
9-13 years and often resolves over puberty
Ossification of the mesenchyme and ectomesenchyme covering the developing brain is dependent upon influences from what tissue type?
Neural epithelium
What permanent teeth do we expect to see at age 7?
Upper 1s
Lower 2s
What are the 4 stages of Fisher’s Skeletal Maturity Indicators?
- Width of Epiphysis = Width of Diaphysis
- Ossification: Development of Adductor sesamoid of Thumb
- Capping of Epiphysis
- Fusion of Epiphysis to Diaphysis
What is the main determinant of tooth position of successional permanent teeth?
The position and resorption patterns of primary teeth
What are issues with appliances that are left on for too long?
Issues with poor OH
Major Tooth Resorption
Loss of periodontal attachment
What are the 5 growth sites in the cranial base?
Foramen magnum (apposition at Ba) Spheno-occipital synchondrosis (endochondral growth) Spheno-ethmoidal synchondrosis (endochondral growth) Fronto-ethmoidal suture Frontal bone (surface apposition)
What are considered Mini Aesthetics when assessing a patient?
Tooth Lip Relationships
- Midline Relationship
- Maxillary Cant
- Incisal Display
Smile Analysis (Static/Dynamic) Incisal Display Gingival Display Buccal Corridors Smile Arc
T/F: Coronoid cartilage is present at birth
False - Coronoid cartilage is a strip along the anterior border of the coronoid notch that disappears before birth
What are the progenitor cells for Meckel’s Cartilage?
Ectomesenchymal (neural crest) origin
What is Incisor Liability?
Difference between the mesial-distal diensions of the permanent incisors vs the primary incisors
What does Powell’s Naso-Facial Angle (G-Pog to N-NT) tell us?
Range: 30-40
Decreased Angle = Skeletal Prognathic Mandible
Which facial profile occurs when the Vertical G’-Sn-Pog’ line is parallel to the true vertical line?
Straight Profile (Natural Divergence)
What is most common terminal plane relationship in children?
Flush terminal plane.
What is impaction?
Failure of a tooth to reach its normal position by bone, tissue or another tooth
What are 3 possible outcomes of arch length discrepancy measurements
Spacing
Perfect alignment
Crowding
According to Ackermann-Proffit, how can alignment be described?
Ideal
Crowded
Spaced
Mutilated
What is Bolton’s Analysis?
Determine the compatibility / discrepancy between size of maxillary and mandibular teeth. This helps determine the ideal interarch relationship
What is the Ackerman-Proffit Classification ?
Describing the skeletal relationship between the maxilla and mandible
What are deficiencies in Angle’s Classification?
Static Description
Molar relationship could change
No reliable indication of underlying skeletal pattern
No functional indication of how jaw works
No soft tissue description (tongue, lips, gingiva)
No vertical or transverse description
What is Bjork Class I Occlusion?
Class I Occlusion - Normal, or at most one-half cusp postnormal or prenormal
What accounts for the lowering growth position in the naso-maxillary complex?
Resorption at orbital and nasal floors
Deposition along hard palate
What is the BSI Incisor Class I?
Cingulum Plateau of Mx Central Incisors occludes with the opposing Md incisal edge
What is the growth direction the naso-maxillary complex?
Displacement downwards and forward
What accounts for the forwards growth position in the naso-maxillary complex?
Soft tissue development in the mid-face region
What are signs of poor oral hygiene in a orthodontic patient?
Decalcifiction of buccal surfaces
Does mandibular forward/backwards rotation itself cause malocclusion?
No - as there is dentoalveolar compensation to a point
Malocclusions such as deep overbite or anterior open bite occur when the dentition is unable to compensation for severe rotation
What are examples of bite depth (vertical relationship) in Ackermann-Proffit?
Anterior Open Bite Posterior Open Bite Anterior Deep Bite Posterior Collapsed Bite Dental Skeletal Combined Skeletal and Dental
T/F: Functional appliance are responsible for growing the jaw.
False - as it doesn’t work on an adult. It creates an optimal environment for growth during the peak growth phase
How do permanent incisors fit during eruption?
- Residual spacing between deciduous incisors
- Labial Eruption Path: permanent incisors erupt into more labial position (esp. in Mx) and occupy a greater arch perimeter
- Deciduous canines move distally into primate spaces as incisors erupt
- Transverse increase in intercanine arch width
What is contained within the apical base?
- Crowns of the Teeth (Both erupting + developing)
2. Roots of the Teeth
T/F: Proportionally the combined growth of upper + lower lips exceeds LAFH
True
What is supraocclusion?
When a tooth has erupted past occlusal level (overeruption)
Why is incisor relationship important?
Clinically relevant as it is a truer reflection of skeletal base relatinoship
What is the shedding order of primary teeth?
Same as eruption: ABDCE
Which part of the nose grows in size?
The septal cartilage
What is Interceptive Orthopaedics and when can it be conducted?
Any procedure that reduces the severity of malocclusion in the adult dentition (ceasing of parafunction, extractions, movement of teeth) - up to 11.
What are limitations of Angle’s classification?
- Can’t use if there are absent FPMs
- Does not differentiate molar relationships between both sides of mouth
- Does not specify the magnitude of discrepancy (especially crowding/OB/OJ)
- Does not specify skeletal or facial patterns
What are the 5 components of Proffit’s sagittal cranial diagram?
Cranial Base > Maxilla > Maxillary Dental Base > Mandibular Dental Base > Mandible
Describe what happens to forward rotators?
Mandibular Rotation axis is upwards and forwards around the most distal occluding molar, shortening the face
What are risks of orthodontic treatment?
- Small Loss of periodontal attachment
- Root resorption: may be significant in susceptible people
- Poor OH
Where is the Nasal Dorsum (Nd)?
Soft tissue landmark - the visible hump along the bridge
What diagnostic records are helpful in orthodontic diagnosis?
- Intraoral Radiographs (OPG, B/W, PA, Lat Ceph)
- Study Model Casts (Occlusion, Space Analysis)
- Extra Oral Photos (Frontal/Profile/Smile/Lips)
Is complete symmetry an aesthetic quality?
No: full symmetry appears weird to the human eye, but beauty is often judged by the lack of gross asymmetry
What trends occur in Inter-Canine Width between 12-18 years?
Md: Decrease 1-2mm after eruption of 3s until age 45 → late lower incisor crowding
Mx: Increase 1-2mm after eruption of 2s until age 45
What is Crouzon Syndrome?
Sporadic / Autosomal Dominant gene disorder: Craniosynostosis: Characterised by premature fusion of multiple sutures from an early age
Leads to:
Craniosynostosis Brachycephaly (wide face) Ocular proptosis (bulging eyes) Midfacial malformation (Mx hypoplasia => dental crowding) Class III occlusion Conductive hearing loss
What are the different types of backwards rotators?
Type I: Point of rotation about the condyle, resulting in an increased anterior face height
Type II: Point of rotation around the most distal occluding molar
What is the cephalocaudal gradient?
Growth potential is greater in structures more distant from brain, but structures close to brain complete development sooner than those more distant
What is considered aesthetic in regards to buccal contours (negative space)?
Minimal empty space to give smile a broad appearance (think Julia Roberts)
What is the main treatment for Open Bite?
Identifying aetiology and ceasing the parafunctional habit that caused it
What is a Euryprosopic facial type?
Broad face type when referring to extra-oral features
Describe what happens to backwards rotators?
Mandibular Rotation axis is on condyle going posteriorly, leading to lower face becoming longer
What features do you expect to see in a skeletal distoclusion (Class II Div 1)?
- Often retrognathic Md, occasionally prognathic Mx
- Proclined Incisors
- Full Unit Class II Canine Relationship
- Full Unit Class II Molar Relationship
- Overbite: Open to Deep, Possibly Traumatic
- Arch Shape: V shaped
- Variable crowding/spacing
What occlusion type are overbites most commonly found?
Class II Div II
What are factors that influence growth and development?
Genetics Neural control Hormones Nutrition Disease Socio-economic status Season/climate Exercise Secular trends Emotion
Where is the Labiale Superior (Ls)?
Soft tissue landmark - Point denoting vermilion border of upper lip
Where is the Labiale Inferior (Li)?
Soft tissue landmark - Point denoting vermilion border of lower lip
What is rotation?
When a tooth has been rotated around it’s long axis. Often congenital.
T/F: Excessive overjet increases the risk of dental trauma
True, makes fracture/avulsion of teeth from physical force injuries / falls more probable
What time of day correlates with eruption?
8pm- Midnight: governed by circadian rhythm and growth hormones
Where can primate spaces generally be found?
Md is usually mesial to the C
Mx usually distal to the C
How many bones are there in the carpels?
8
When will malocclusions occur?
Where there is a lack of dento-alveolar compensation from a lack of facial and alveolar growth to accommodate permanent dentition
What is Rickett’s Esthetic Plane (E-Plane)?
Soft tissue assessment that gauges lip position from a line drawn from pronasale and soft tissue pogonion (ST Pog) (tip of nose to chin)