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Orthodontic Practice and Malocclusion Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the primary focus of orthodontia?

a)

Dental implants

b)

Root canal treatment

c)

Teeth whitening

d)

Prevention and correction of misaligned teeth

2.

Who is a dental professional specializing in orthodontics?

a)

Orthodontist

b)

Oral surgeon

c)

Periodontist

d)

Dentist

3.

What classification does Class I malocclusion fall under?

a)

Mesioclusion

b)

Distoclusion

c)

Neutroclusion

d)

Hyperocclusion

4.

In Class II Division 1 malocclusion, what is a characteristic feature?

a)

Excessive overbite

b)

Open bite

c)

Protruded maxillary incisors

d)

Crowding of teeth

5.

What is a common cause of malocclusion?

a)

Regular dental check-ups

b)

Brushing teeth

c)

Fluoride treatment

d)

Trauma

6.

Which of the following is a type of malocclusion?

a)

Underbite

b)

Overjet

c)

Gingivitis

d)

Cavities

7.

What is the purpose of preventive orthodontics?

a)

To eliminate existing malocclusions

b)

To preserve normal occlusion

c)

To perform surgical procedures

d)

To create dental implants

8.

What type of orthodontic appliance is used for maintaining tooth position?

a)

Lingual Braces

b)

Invisalign

c)

Palatal Expander

d)

Hawley Appliance

9.

What does 'infraversion' refer to?

a)

Tooth not fully erupted

b)

Tooth rotated on its axis

c)

Tooth over-erupted

d)

Tooth positioned toward the tongue

10.

Which method is used to facilitate faster tooth movement?

a)

Invisalign

b)

Direct Bonding

c)

Accelerated Osteogenic Orthodontics

d)

Indirect Bonding

11.

What is the first step in diagnosing malocclusion?

a)

Radiographs

b)

Photographs

c)

Medical and Dental History

d)

Clinical Examination

12.

What is 'buccoversion'?

a)

Posterior tooth positioned toward the cheek

b)

Tooth positioned toward the lips

c)

Tooth positioned toward the tongue

d)

Tooth not fully erupted

13.

What is the role of a space maintainer in orthodontics?

a)

To correct overbite

b)

To preserve space for permanent teeth

c)

To align teeth

d)

To whiten teeth

14.

What is a characteristic of Class III malocclusion?

a)

Retruded mandible

b)

Protruded mandible

c)

Normal occlusion

d)

Excessive overjet

15.

What does 'torsoversion' refer to?

a)

Tooth positioned more distal than normal

b)

Tooth rotated on its axis

c)

Tooth over-erupted

d)

Tooth in the wrong order