Orthodontics Flashcards
What instrument would you use to place and tighten the ligature wire?
Needle holders
What is an open bite?
When the teeth do not touch
What instrument would you use to cut excess wire?
Ligature cutters
What would you use to measure the gaps during orthodontic treatment?
Calliper gauge.
What would you use to remove excess cement?
Mitchell trimmer
What instrument would you use to adjust retainers?
Adam pliers.
What is class one occlusion?
Normal
What is a class 2 div 1 occlusion?
Overbite with protruded incisors (buck teeth)
What is class 2 div 2?
An overbite with retroclined maxilla incisors.
What is an over jet?
Bucked teeth!
What is an overbite?
The mandible jaw sits behind the maxilla bone.
What would a patient need a functional appliance for?
To help aid muscle and jaw growth and functions.
What would be included in a fixed appliance?
- Band
- Attachment
- Bracket
- Archwire
- Ligature
- Chain
- T Pin
- Hooks
What is class II occlusion?
Mandible is positioned further back that the maxilla resulting in an overbite.
What is a class III occlusion?
The mandible is positioned forward to the maxilla which is know as an underbite.
