DASLE Review Exam Questions and
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The orthodontic problems of most people result from interactions of which of
the following?
A. Developmental influences
B. Genetic influences
C. Environmental influences
D. All of the above - ✔✔D. All of the above
What is class II occlusion?
A. It is normal occlusion.
B. It is mesioclusion.
C. It occurs when the mesiobuccal cusp of the maxillary first molar occludes in
the interdental space between the mandibular second premolar and the mesial
cusp of the mandibular first molar
D. It occurs when the mesiobuccal cusp of the maxillary first molar occludes in
the interdental space between the distal cusp of the mandibular first permanent
molar and the mesial cusp of the mandibular second permanent molar - ✔✔C. It
occurs when the mesiobuccal cusp of the maxillary first molar occludes in the
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,interdental space between the mandibular second premolar and the mesial
cusp of the mandibular first molar
Severe malocclusion and dental facial deformities, both of which can cause
social stigma and have a negative effect on a patient's self-esteem, are
examples of which type of adversity?
A. Psychosocial function
B. Oral function
C. Dental disease
D. Both a and c - ✔✔A. Psychosocial function
During the frontal evaluation of facial esthetics, why is the face examined?
A. To determine whether the jaws are proportionately positioned
B. To evaluate lip protrusion
C. To examine for bilateral symmetry
D. To evaluate the vertical facial proportions and the mandibular angle - ✔✔C.
To examine for bilateral symmetry
When taking photographs, the full direct view includes what?
A. Extraoral frontal view, with the lips in a relaxed position
B. Intraoral view, with all teeth in occlusion
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,C. Extraoral profile view of the patient's right side, with the lips in a relaxed
position
D. Intraoral right buccal view, with the distal of the canine to the distal of the
last molar - ✔✔B. Intraoral view, with all teeth in occlusion
Which radiograph is most commonly exposed on an orthodontic patient?
A. FMX
B. Panoramic
C. Cephalometric
D. Bite-wing - ✔✔C. Cephalometric
Orthodontic fixed appliances are also known as what?
A. Braces
B. Separators
C. Hawley retainers
D. Clear "aligners" - ✔✔A. Braces
What is the most common type of attachment for fixed appliances?
A. Orthodontic band
B. Bonded bracket
C. Arch wire
D. Separator - ✔✔B. Bonded bracket
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, What holds dental arch wires in place?
A. Ligature ties
B. Dental cement
C. Elastomeric ties
D. Both a and c - ✔✔D. Both a and c
Which statement is incorrect about sticky candy and gum use during
orthodontic treatment?
A. It weakens cement beneath bands, causing bands to loosen.
B. It loosens bands, pulls out ligature ties, and bends arch wires.
C. It lodges between bands and beneath arch wires, causing irritation to gum
tissues.
D. It can increase the chance of carious lesions. - ✔✔B. It loosens bands, pulls
out ligature ties, and bends arch wires.
What is the purpose of an orthodontic positioner?
A. To move the teeth
B. To retain the teeth in their desired position
C. To reposition the teeth during orthodontic treatment
D. To act as a permanent retainer - ✔✔B. To retain the teeth in their desired
position
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Answers 100% Solved | Graded A+
The orthodontic problems of most people result from interactions of which of
the following?
A. Developmental influences
B. Genetic influences
C. Environmental influences
D. All of the above - ✔✔D. All of the above
What is class II occlusion?
A. It is normal occlusion.
B. It is mesioclusion.
C. It occurs when the mesiobuccal cusp of the maxillary first molar occludes in
the interdental space between the mandibular second premolar and the mesial
cusp of the mandibular first molar
D. It occurs when the mesiobuccal cusp of the maxillary first molar occludes in
the interdental space between the distal cusp of the mandibular first permanent
molar and the mesial cusp of the mandibular second permanent molar - ✔✔C. It
occurs when the mesiobuccal cusp of the maxillary first molar occludes in the
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,interdental space between the mandibular second premolar and the mesial
cusp of the mandibular first molar
Severe malocclusion and dental facial deformities, both of which can cause
social stigma and have a negative effect on a patient's self-esteem, are
examples of which type of adversity?
A. Psychosocial function
B. Oral function
C. Dental disease
D. Both a and c - ✔✔A. Psychosocial function
During the frontal evaluation of facial esthetics, why is the face examined?
A. To determine whether the jaws are proportionately positioned
B. To evaluate lip protrusion
C. To examine for bilateral symmetry
D. To evaluate the vertical facial proportions and the mandibular angle - ✔✔C.
To examine for bilateral symmetry
When taking photographs, the full direct view includes what?
A. Extraoral frontal view, with the lips in a relaxed position
B. Intraoral view, with all teeth in occlusion
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,C. Extraoral profile view of the patient's right side, with the lips in a relaxed
position
D. Intraoral right buccal view, with the distal of the canine to the distal of the
last molar - ✔✔B. Intraoral view, with all teeth in occlusion
Which radiograph is most commonly exposed on an orthodontic patient?
A. FMX
B. Panoramic
C. Cephalometric
D. Bite-wing - ✔✔C. Cephalometric
Orthodontic fixed appliances are also known as what?
A. Braces
B. Separators
C. Hawley retainers
D. Clear "aligners" - ✔✔A. Braces
What is the most common type of attachment for fixed appliances?
A. Orthodontic band
B. Bonded bracket
C. Arch wire
D. Separator - ✔✔B. Bonded bracket
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, What holds dental arch wires in place?
A. Ligature ties
B. Dental cement
C. Elastomeric ties
D. Both a and c - ✔✔D. Both a and c
Which statement is incorrect about sticky candy and gum use during
orthodontic treatment?
A. It weakens cement beneath bands, causing bands to loosen.
B. It loosens bands, pulls out ligature ties, and bends arch wires.
C. It lodges between bands and beneath arch wires, causing irritation to gum
tissues.
D. It can increase the chance of carious lesions. - ✔✔B. It loosens bands, pulls
out ligature ties, and bends arch wires.
What is the purpose of an orthodontic positioner?
A. To move the teeth
B. To retain the teeth in their desired position
C. To reposition the teeth during orthodontic treatment
D. To act as a permanent retainer - ✔✔B. To retain the teeth in their desired
position
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