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WorksheetsOrthodontic Practice and Malocclusion Quiz
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
What is the primary focus of orthodontia?
Teeth whitening
Root canal treatment
Prevention and correction of misaligned teeth
Extraction of teeth
Who is a dental professional specializing in orthodontics?
Orthodontist
Dentist
Oral surgeon
Periodontist
What classification does Class I malocclusion fall under?
Mesioclusion
Distoclusion
Neutroclusion
Hyperocclusion
In Class II Division 1 malocclusion, what is a characteristic feature?
Protruded maxillary incisors
Excessive overbite
Crowding of teeth
Open bite
What is a common cause of malocclusion?
Daily brushing
Fluoride treatments
Trauma to teeth or jaw
Regular dental check-ups
What is an example of a common type of malocclusion?
Tooth decay
Cavity
Overbite
Gum disease
What does preventive orthodontics aim to do?
Align teeth using braces
Correct existing malocclusions
Preserve normal occlusion
Extract teeth
Which orthodontic appliance is used to maintain tooth position?
Hawley Appliance
Palatal Expander
Invisalign
Lingual Braces
What is the purpose of a palatal expander?
To maintain tooth position
To correct overbite
To straighten teeth
To widen the upper jaw
What does the term 'infraversion' refer to?
Tooth not fully erupted
Tooth over-erupted
Tooth positioned toward the tongue
Tooth rotated on its axis
What is the first step in diagnosing malocclusion?
Clinical examination
Medical and dental history
Radiographs
Photographs
What type of orthodontic treatment involves reducing existing malocclusions?
Preventive Orthodontics
Interceptive Orthodontics
Corrective Orthodontics
Surgical Orthodontics
What is the role of radiographs in orthodontic diagnosis?
To project growth patterns
To provide extraoral records
To inspect teeth
To create study models
Which of the following is NOT a type of orthodontic appliance?
Dental floss
Invisalign
Hawley Appliance
Braces
