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1
Q

primary teeth molar relationships

  1. flush terminal plane
  2. mesial step
  3. distal step
  4. Angle’s Class III
A
  1. normal relationship of primary molars, the primary 2nd molars determines the AP position of the permanent 1st molars
  2. equiv to Angle Class I
  3. equiv to Angle Class II
  4. almost NEVER seen cause of normal pattern of craniofacial growth where mandible lags behind maxilla
2
Q

most common initial relationship of primary molars is

A

edge to edge, flush terminal plane -> Class I

3
Q

when erupting, permanent teeth move __ and _-

A

occlusally and buccaly

4
Q

arch lengths
max
mand

A

max - 128
mand - 126

for permanent teeth

5
Q

incidence of malocclusion in a homogenous or heterogenous population is higher?

A

higher in HETEROgenous

6
Q

skeletal open bite (long face syndrome)

A

assoc. with mouth breathing

- condition is not self correcting and worsens with time

7
Q

malocclusions more identifiable in kids ages __ to __

A

7-9 cause eruption of permanent incisors reveal arch length discrepancies

8
Q

Steiner analysis

  1. SNA angle
  2. SNB angle
  3. ANB angle
A
  1. SNA - sella turcica to nasion, shows maxilla and cranial base.
    > 82 = mx prognathic
    < 82 = mx retrognathic
  2. SNB - SN and NB
    > 80 = md prognathic
    < 80 = md retrognathic
  3. ANB - difference btw SNA and SNB
    > 4 = Class II skeletal
    < 0 = Class III skeletal
9
Q

Angle Class I (A)

A

MB cusp of mx first molar lines up with buccal groove of md first molar; max centrals overlap md centrals

  • most COMMON (70%)
  • most common cause is discrepancy btw tooth structure and amt of supporting bone length
  • most prevalent characteristic is CROWDING from not enough arch length
10
Q

when crowding is > __ mm in the mandible, ext are often required

A

4 mm

11
Q

In Angle Class II, there are 2 divisions

big diff btw division I and II is in division II, mas laterals are tipped

A

labially and mesially

12
Q

Class II, Division I

Class II, Division II

A

I - max central and laterals are in extreme labioversion (protruded) DEEP BITE

II - body of mandible and its dental arch are in a distal relationship to the maxilla, while molar & canine occlusion are same as Class II, D I.

13
Q

Sunday bite

A

forward postural position of mandible adopted by ppl with Class II

14
Q

Class II (B) canine relation

Class III (C) canine relation

A

B: mandibular canine’s distal surface is distal to max canine’s mesial surface. max canine is mesial to mand canine

C: mand canine’s distal surface is mesial to max canine’s mesial surface. max canine is distal to mand. canine

15
Q

when distocclusion occurs on only one side of the arch, it’s called a __ of its division

A

subdivision

ex. Class II, Division I Subdivision

16
Q

ectopic eruption

A

tooth erupts in wrong place

  • most common in max 1st molars and mand incisors, more common in maxilla, assoc. with Class II
  • in 2-6% of population
  • ectopic of max 1st molar - brass wire
  • ectopic of mand laterals can cause transposition of lateral incisor and canine
17
Q

pseudo-class III

A

mandibular incisors forward of max incisors in centric, but pt can bring mandible back without strain

  • FORWARD SHIFT of mandible during closure to avoid incisor interference
  • tx by eliminating CO-CR discrepancy
18
Q

bimaxillary dentoalveolar protrustion

A

when teeth protrude in both jaws - lip strain

19
Q

crossbites are assoc. with

A

jaw size discrepancy, hereditary (genetics), reverse over-jet, scissor bite NOT tongue thrusting

  1. anatomical - smooth closure into centri
  2. functional - caused by thumb sucking
20
Q

when should ortho tx start to correct xbite

A

asap

max expansion is the first step with PALATAL EXPANDER

21
Q

scissor bite (bilateral lingual xbite)

A

from narrow mandible or wide maxilla

22
Q

anterior xbite in primary dention indicates

A

skeletal growth problem and developing Class III malocclusion

  • NOT self correcting so tx in mixed dentition
  • most often assoc. with prolonged retention of primary tooth
  • if tx is delayed, can lead to loss of arch length and you need M-D space
23
Q

symptoms of digit sucking habit

A

anterior xbite, xbite, proclination of mx incisors, constriction of mx arch, retroclination of md incisors, class II

24
Q

open bite

A

some teeth can’t be brought into contact with opposing

  • NOT cuased by tongue thrusting
  • tongue thrust SWALLOW is the result of displaced incisors, not a cause
25
Q

most common sequelae of digit sucking is

A

anterior open bite

  • usually asymmetrical
  • more common in african americans (but deep bites are more common in caucasians)
26
Q

which grows first, max or mandible?

A

maxilla, the mandible LAGS

27
Q

posterior xbite can be corrected how

A

palatal expansion to expand nasal floor (will create diastema)

  • this is a problem in the TRANSVERSE plane of space
  • correct posterior xbites and mild anterior xbites FIRST (severe anterior xbite usually second stage)
28
Q

most common active tooth movement in the primary dentition is to correct

A

a posterior xbite (transverse plane prob)

29
Q

maxillary mandibular plane angle (MMPA)

A

Mandibular plane Go-Me line and
Maxillary plane ANS-PNS line

the greater MMPA, the longer the anterior facial height

long face -> Class II
short face -> Class III

30
Q

mandibular plane angle

steep correlates with short or long anterior facial vertical dimension?

A

STEEP - long face - anterior open bite - Class II

FLAT - short face - anterior deep bite - Class III

31
Q

poor man’s cephalometric

A

facial profile analysis

  • AP position of jaws
  • lip posture
  • vertical face proportions
  • inclination of mand plane angle

within lower 1/3 of face, mouth should be 1/3 of the way btw the nose and chin

32
Q

most stable area to evaluate craniofacial growth is the __ cause of its early cessation to growth

A

anterior cranial base

33
Q

frankfort-horizontal plane

A

connects PORION and ORBITALE

represents natural orientation of the skull

34
Q

to predict time of pubertal growth spurt, get the most valuable info from a

A

wrist-hand xray

-ulnar sesamoid or hamate bones are landmarks

35
Q

supervising a child’s development of occlusion is most critical from ages __ to __

A

7-10 (mixed dentition)

36
Q

performing a mixed dentition analysis

A
  1. measure MD diameter of mand incisors and add
  2. measure space avail for mand incisors
  3. subtract, a NEG. means CROWDING
  4. measure space avail for canine and premolars on each side of arch
  5. calculate from table the size of canines
  6. subtract, a NEG. means CROWDING
37
Q

for the max arch, what teeth are used to predict the size of max canines and premolars?

A

mandibular incisors

38
Q

Moyer’s mixed dentition analysis

A

size of unerupted canines and PMs is predicted from knowing size (MD width) of mand incisors

never use max incisors (too much variation)

39
Q

primate spaces are where in the:
max arch
mand arch

A

max arch - btw laterals and canines

mand arch - btw canines and 1st molars

40
Q

relative to the primary mand. canines, the permanent mand. canines erupt in a __ direction

A

FACIAL, or are often right in line with the primary canines

41
Q

in both arches, the permanent incisor tooth buds lie where in relation to the primary incisors?

A

LINGUAL and APICAL

42
Q

leeway space is

A

diff. in total M-D width btw primary canine, first molar, second molar, permanent canine, first PM, second PM

permanent successors are usually SMALLER

mandibular = 3-4 mm
maxillary = 2-2.5 mm
43
Q

late mesial shift of permanent first molar

A

during canine-premolar transition peirod, permanent 1st molars grow MESIALLY into leeway space after the primary 2nd molars are lost
-causes a loss in arch length

44
Q

serial extraction

A

removal of select primary and perm. teeth in predetermined sequence. indicated in severe class I malocclusion in mixed dentition.

Stages

  1. primary canines
  2. primary 1st molars
  3. permanent 1st premolars

interval btw ext is 6-15 mo.
-use lingual arch in mandible and hawley in maxilla

45
Q

severe arch space deficiency in the permanent dentitition is > __ mm

A

10 mm, requires EXT

46
Q

key to success in serial ext is to extract the 1st premolars before __ erupt

A

permanent canines!

usually concern is with permanent mand. canines and 1st PMs

in maxilla, after serial ext, the max canine will erupt down and back

47
Q

most common impacted anterior teeth

A

MAX. CANINE

48
Q

3 principals when tx planning an impacted tooth

A
  1. prognosis based on displacement and surgical trauma req for exposure
  2. flaps should be reflected so tooth is pulled through KERATINIZED tissue (NOT alveolar mucosa)
  3. adequate space should be in arch BEFORE you pull it out
49
Q

assoc. of impacted canines with

A

missing laterals or short roots of laterals

50
Q

what guides the eruption of canines?

A

distal aspect of the lateral roots

51
Q

Supernumerary teeth

A
  • more common in maxilla in midline
  • 2:1 males more common
  • assoc. conditions: Gardner’s, Down’s, Cleidocranial Dysplasia, Sturge-Weber syndrome
52
Q

Oligodontia

A

more common in females

53
Q

generalized causes of failed or delayed eruption are assoc. with

localized causes of failed or delayed eruption are

A

GENERAL

  • hereditary gingival fibromatosis
  • down’s syndrome
  • rickets

LOCAL

  • congenital absence
  • abnormal position of crypt
  • lack of arch space
  • supernumerary teeth
  • dilacerated roots
54
Q

hyperparathyroidism causes what

A

premature exfoliation

55
Q

maxillary diastema

A

98% 6 yr olds
49% 11 yr olds
-caused by tooth-size discrep, mesiodens, abnormal frenum attachment, or normal
-2 mm or less will close by itself
-if it’s cause of frenum -> frenectomy when permanent canines erupt

56
Q

methods to close a diasetma

A
  • lingual arch with finger springs
  • hawley with finger springs
  • cemented ortho bands
57
Q

6 types of ortho movements

  1. tipping
  2. translation
  3. extrusion
  4. intrusion
  5. torque
  6. rotation
A
  1. tipping - rotation/pivot around axis of rotation (apical 1/3 of root)
  2. translation - coupled force, difficult
  3. extrusion
  4. intrusion - difficult
  5. torque - controlled root movement when crown is held stable, “uprighting”
  6. rotation - recurring rotation after ortho tx is from persistence of elastic supracrestal gingival fibers
58
Q

what kind of fibers are assoc. with relapse after ortho rotation

A

supracrestal gingival fibers (free gingival and transseptal)

59
Q

an appropriate candidate for post-ortho circumferential supracrestal fibrotomy is what tooth

A

a rotated max. lateral

-incise all collagen fibers inserted into the tooth, eliminates relapse potential

60
Q

rationale for retention is to

A

allow reorganization of gingival and periodontal tissues

61
Q

for an appliance to be effective in translating tooth roots, it must be capable of

A

exerting a torque

62
Q

fixed ortho appliances offer controlled movement in all 3 planes of space. 4 basic components are:

A

bands, brackets, archwires, auxillaries

Alloys used for archwires are

1) SS - can be controlled widely by cold work
2) chromium-cobalt - can be supplied softer, and heat increases strength
3) titanium - good combo of strength, springiness, good formability

63
Q

properties of an ideal wire for ortho should possess

A

high strength, high range, high formability, low stiffness

-loops and helices are incorporated to increase the activation range

64
Q

quad helix

A

FIXED appliance

-consists of 4 helices (2 ant, 2 post) for POSTERIOR CROSSBITE cases from thumb sucking

65
Q

unbuffered phosphoric acid 35-50%

A

etching agent for bonding of brackets, tooth looks frosted

DO NOT use topical fluoride before etching cause fluoride decreases enamel solubility

66
Q

indications for bands instead of bonded brackets

A

better anchorage for movement, for teeth that need lingual and labial attachment, short clinical crowns, surfaces incompatible with bonding

67
Q

band cementation with

A

GI cements due to F- release, use cold slab technique

68
Q

indirect method of bonding brackets > direct method

pros and cons?

A

pros - less time, accurate placement, controlled resin thickness btw tooth and bracket, easy clean up

cons - more technique sensitive

used in situations where visibility is a problem ex. lingual appliances

69
Q

most widely used appliance by orthodontists is the

A

FIXED EDGEWISE appliance
-tx comprehensive malocclusions of adolescent permanent dentition

Components

  • Siamese twin bracket (max anterior teeth)
  • Broussard buccal tube
  • Straight wire bracket and bracket with a 0.0222 x 0.028 rectangular slot
  • Wire is usually 0.125 x 0.028
70
Q

takes how long to upright a molar

A

6-12 months

use a EDGEWISE appliance

stabilization should last until lamina dura and PDL reorganize ~ 2 mo. for simple upright, up to 6 for grafts

71
Q

one of the most significant complications of molar uprighting is

A

high mandibular plane angle -> can cause open bite, loss of anteiror guidance

72
Q

whip-spring appliances are used to

A

DE-rotate one or two teeth

73
Q

Space maintainers that replace ONE prematurely missing primary tooth

  1. Band and Loop
  2. Distal Shoe
A
  1. B& L - for primary 1st molar

2. Distal shoe - for primary 2nd molar loss before the permanent 1st molar erupts (kids under 5 or 6)

74
Q

Space maintainers that replace MULTIPLE prematurely missing primary tooth

  1. Lingual arch
  2. Nance
  3. Partial denture
A
  1. Lingual arch - primary 2nd molars or permanent 1st molars are banded, when permanent incisors have erupted
  2. Nance - bilateral loss of primary max. molars, prevents mesial rotation and drifting of permanent max. molars
  3. Partial - bilateral posterior space maintenance when incisors haven’t erupted, also for missing anteriors when esthetics an issue
75
Q

Removable ortho appliances are generally restricted to what movement

A

TIPPING teeth

  1. Active removable - head gears, lip bumpers, vacuum formed
  2. Passive - bite planes, occlusal splints, retainers
76
Q

indications of removable appliances

A
  1. retention after tx
  2. limited tipping
  3. growth modification during mixed dentition
77
Q

most common removable retainer in ortho is the

A

Hawley retainer

  • clasps on molars and outer bow with adjustment loops canine to canine
  • palatal coverage make it possible to incorporate a BITE PLATE lingual to mx incisors to control bite depth (good for ppl with overbite)
78
Q

Begg appliance

A

round wires that fit loosely into bracket’s vertical slot

79
Q

Frankel’s appliance

A

removable app used for abnormal (hyperactive) soft tissue patterns

80
Q

Headgear used to maintain

A

extra-oral anchorage and traction

-advantage is it PERMITS POSTERIOR MOVEMENT of teeth in one arch without disturbing the other arch

81
Q

4 basic headgears

A
  1. cervical pull
  2. straight pull
  3. high pull
  4. reverse pull
82
Q

Cervical pull headgear

A
  • for distal and downward force against maxillary teeth and maxilla
  • con = extrusion of max molars
  • indications = Class II, Div I
83
Q

Straight pull headgear

A
  • like cervical but places a force in a straight distal direction from max molar
  • indications = Class II, Div I
84
Q

High pull headgear

A
  • distal and upward force on max teeth and maxilla

- indications = Class II, Div II with open bite

85
Q

Reverse pull headgear

A

EXTRAORAL component

-indications = Class III where protraction of maxilla is desirable

86
Q

finger springs is the best method to

A

tip max and mandibular anterior teeth

Z-springs can also be used but delivery heavy forces

87
Q

maxillary incisor rotation is best treated when

A

after all permanent teeth have erupted with simple removable appliances

88
Q

Tissue borne functional appliances include (1)

A

Frankel’s

-expands arch by padding against the pressure of lips and cheeks on teeth, postures the mandible forward and downward

89
Q

Tooth borne functional appliances include (4)

A
  1. activator - advances mandible to edge to edge to induce mandibular growth and correct Class II
  2. Bionator - similar to activator
  3. Herbst - fixed or partially removable, posture the mandible forward and induce growth
  4. Clark’s twin block - postures mandible forward with help of occlusally inclined guiding planes and bite blocks
90
Q

first order bend in a wire is in which plane

A

HORIZONTAL

91
Q

cartilage growth occurs 2 ways

  1. appositional
  2. interstitial
A
  1. appositional - recruitment of fresh cells, chondroblasts, add new matrix
  2. interstitial - mitotic division and deposit of more matrix around chondrocytes already in the cartilage, HYALINE CARTILAGE grows this way
92
Q

sites of interstitial growth incl.

A

mandibular condyle, nasal septum, spheno-occipital synchondrosis

93
Q

bone forms by either endochondral or intramembranous ossification

A
  • begins in embryo where mesenchymal cells differentiate into fibrous membrane or cartilage
  • grows by APPOSITION
  1. intramembranous - in membranes of osteoprogenitor cells. MAXILLA and MANDIBLE, flat bones of skull and part of clavicle form this way
  2. endochondral - remainder of skeleton, in hyaline cartilage model, for short and long bones
94
Q

bone growth only occurs by __ growth

A

APPOSITIONAL

95
Q

major site of growth of the mandible is the

A

CONDYLE

  • resorption along anterior ramus creates space for mand. molars
  • main growth thrust is UP and BACK causing the body fo the mandible to move DOWN and FORWARD
96
Q

growth at the mandibular condyle during puberty results in

A

increase in posterior facial height

97
Q

bone deposition in the __ region is responsible for lengthening of the maxillary arch

A

max tuberosity

-max arch elongates, moves posterior, and increases in height

98
Q

alveolar bone only exists to

A

support teeth

-in a kid, the alveolar process grows in height and length to accomodate the developing dentition

99
Q

space btw jaws into where the teeth erupt is provided by growth at the

A
mandibular condyles (esp. molars)
-soft tissue development carries the mandible forward and down, and condylar growth fills the space to maintain contact with base of the skull
100
Q

in infancy, ramus is located at the spot where what tooth will erupt

A

primary first molar

101
Q

theory that explains why there is a strong tendency for mand anterior crowding in late teens and 20s is

A

late mandibular growth

  • it says mand. incisors and maybe all mand. teeth move DISTALLY
  • mandible undergoes more growth in this time than maxilla
102
Q

most rapid losses in arch perimeter are usually due to

A

mesial tipping and rotation of the permanent 1st molar after removal of the primary 2nd molar

103
Q

if a perm 1st molar is ext on a kid before the perm 2nd erupts, what do you do?

A

allow 2nd molar to erupt and mesially drift to close the space

104
Q

when can a space maintainer be removed

A

when the perm tooth erupts through gingiva

105
Q

most reliable indicator of readiness of eruption of a succedaneous (permanent) tooth and need for space maintainer is

A

extent of root development