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The orthodontic problems of most people result from interactions of which of the following? -
Answer✔Developmental Influences
Genetic Influences
Enviromental Influences
What is Class II occlusion? - Answer✔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
Severe malocclusion and dental facial deformities, both of which can cause social stigma and
have a negative impact a patient's self esteem, are examples of which type of adversity? -
Answer✔Psychosocial function
During the frontal evaluation of facial esthetics, the face is examined? - Answer✔To examine
for bilateral symmetry
When taking photographs, the full direct view includes? - Answer✔Intraoral view, with all the
teeth in occlusion
Which radiograph is most commonly exposed on an orthodontic patient? -
Answer✔Cephalometric
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Orthodontic fixed appliances are also known as what? - Answer✔Braces
What is the most common type of attachment for fixed appliances? - Answer✔bonded bracket
what holds dental arch wires in place? - Answer✔ligature ties and elastomeric ties
which statement is incorrect about sticky candy and gum use during orthodontic treatment? -
Answer✔it loosens bands, pulls out ligature ties, and bends arch wires
what is the purpose of an orthodontic positioner? - Answer✔Retain the teeth in their desired
position
what information is needed for the diagnosis and treatment planning of an orthodontic case? -
Answer✔medical and dental histories, photographs and radiographs, diagnostic models
in orthodontics, which radiograph is taken to study and make measurements of the skull and
analyze growth patterns? - Answer✔caphalometric
which statement is incorrect pertaining to dental assistant duties in an orthodontic practice? -
Answer✔the dental assistant makes a diagnosis
what is an advantage of using the patients model to select bands? - Answer✔the patient does
not need to be present
which of the following is used to tie the arch wire into orthodontic brackets? - Answer✔wire
ligatures and elastomeric ligatures
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what is the purpose of the arch wire? - Answer✔It is a pattern that gives the dental arch its
shape.
what does a hook do? - Answer✔It holds interarch elastics
what is the purpose of the headgear tube? - Answer✔It stabilizes the ends of the facebow.
on which teeth are brackets most commonly bonded? - Answer✔anterior teeth and premolars
Arch wires that are made of _____ are useful in early stages of treatment because they are
flexible. - Answer✔nickel titanium
The arch wire that is used as a "working arch wire" is: - Answer✔stainless steel
which type of arch wire would not be used to position the crown and root of the teeth in final
stages of treatment? - Answer✔round
which of the following is used to close space between teeth? - Answer✔elastic chains
which of the following is incorrect about customized aligners? - Answer✔they can be used for
all types of orthodontic treatment
which instrument removes elastomeric ligature ties? - Answer✔an orthodontic scaler
in_____, the mesiobuccal cusp of the maxillary permanent first molar occludes in the
interdental space between the distal cusp of the mandibular first second premolar -
Answer✔mesioclusion
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MN LDA Licensure Exam Questions And
Answers |Latest 2025 | Guaranteed Pass
The orthodontic problems of most people result from interactions of which of the following? -
Answer✔Developmental Influences
Genetic Influences
Enviromental Influences
What is Class II occlusion? - Answer✔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
Severe malocclusion and dental facial deformities, both of which can cause social stigma and
have a negative impact a patient's self esteem, are examples of which type of adversity? -
Answer✔Psychosocial function
During the frontal evaluation of facial esthetics, the face is examined? - Answer✔To examine
for bilateral symmetry
When taking photographs, the full direct view includes? - Answer✔Intraoral view, with all the
teeth in occlusion
Which radiograph is most commonly exposed on an orthodontic patient? -
Answer✔Cephalometric
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Orthodontic fixed appliances are also known as what? - Answer✔Braces
What is the most common type of attachment for fixed appliances? - Answer✔bonded bracket
what holds dental arch wires in place? - Answer✔ligature ties and elastomeric ties
which statement is incorrect about sticky candy and gum use during orthodontic treatment? -
Answer✔it loosens bands, pulls out ligature ties, and bends arch wires
what is the purpose of an orthodontic positioner? - Answer✔Retain the teeth in their desired
position
what information is needed for the diagnosis and treatment planning of an orthodontic case? -
Answer✔medical and dental histories, photographs and radiographs, diagnostic models
in orthodontics, which radiograph is taken to study and make measurements of the skull and
analyze growth patterns? - Answer✔caphalometric
which statement is incorrect pertaining to dental assistant duties in an orthodontic practice? -
Answer✔the dental assistant makes a diagnosis
what is an advantage of using the patients model to select bands? - Answer✔the patient does
not need to be present
which of the following is used to tie the arch wire into orthodontic brackets? - Answer✔wire
ligatures and elastomeric ligatures
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what is the purpose of the arch wire? - Answer✔It is a pattern that gives the dental arch its
shape.
what does a hook do? - Answer✔It holds interarch elastics
what is the purpose of the headgear tube? - Answer✔It stabilizes the ends of the facebow.
on which teeth are brackets most commonly bonded? - Answer✔anterior teeth and premolars
Arch wires that are made of _____ are useful in early stages of treatment because they are
flexible. - Answer✔nickel titanium
The arch wire that is used as a "working arch wire" is: - Answer✔stainless steel
which type of arch wire would not be used to position the crown and root of the teeth in final
stages of treatment? - Answer✔round
which of the following is used to close space between teeth? - Answer✔elastic chains
which of the following is incorrect about customized aligners? - Answer✔they can be used for
all types of orthodontic treatment
which instrument removes elastomeric ligature ties? - Answer✔an orthodontic scaler
in_____, the mesiobuccal cusp of the maxillary permanent first molar occludes in the
interdental space between the distal cusp of the mandibular first second premolar -
Answer✔mesioclusion
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