Orthodontic Assisting Final Exam
2025/2026 Exam Questions with Detailed
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Towards the mid-line of the mouth is referred to as ______ - 🧠 ANSWER
✔✔Mesial
What is the metal ring, usually on a back tooth, that is cemented to a tooth
for strength and anchorage? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Band
When the upper teeth sit inside the lower teeth it is called a _______ - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔Cross-bite
What is the 2D radiography that captures the entire mouth? - 🧠 ANSWER
✔✔Panoramic
What are the white marks on the teeth that can become cavities in the
future? They are caused by poor brushing and the consumption of sugary
and acidic drinks. - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Decalcification
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, Situated towards the front of the mouth (cuspids; incisors) - 🧠 ANSWER
✔✔Anterior
Directed away from the midline of the mouth is referred to as ______ - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔Distal
What do you call the vertical overlapping of the teeth, how far the upper
teeth overlap the lower front teeth? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Overbite
A type of orthodontic appliance that uses jaw movement and muscle action
to place selective force on the teeth and jaws. They are usually fixed. They
are also known as orthopedic appliances with names such as orthopedic
corrector, activator, frankel, herbst, forces. - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Functional
appliance
A fixed or removable appliance worn after the braces are removed or
aligned therapy is complete. - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Retainer
This instrument is used to hold and move small objects ('ties, wires, etc.) -
🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Hemostat
This instrument is a handheld device that has a hook or curved blade, it
scrapes away plaque and tartar from the teeth. - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Scaler
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2025/2026 Exam Questions with Detailed
Verified Answers (100% Correct
Answers) | Already Graded A+
Towards the mid-line of the mouth is referred to as ______ - 🧠 ANSWER
✔✔Mesial
What is the metal ring, usually on a back tooth, that is cemented to a tooth
for strength and anchorage? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Band
When the upper teeth sit inside the lower teeth it is called a _______ - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔Cross-bite
What is the 2D radiography that captures the entire mouth? - 🧠 ANSWER
✔✔Panoramic
What are the white marks on the teeth that can become cavities in the
future? They are caused by poor brushing and the consumption of sugary
and acidic drinks. - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Decalcification
1
COPYRIGHT©PROFFKERRYMARTIN 2025/2026. YEAR PUBLISHED 2025. COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 619652435. TERMS OF USE.
PRIVACY STATEMENT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
, Situated towards the front of the mouth (cuspids; incisors) - 🧠 ANSWER
✔✔Anterior
Directed away from the midline of the mouth is referred to as ______ - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔Distal
What do you call the vertical overlapping of the teeth, how far the upper
teeth overlap the lower front teeth? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Overbite
A type of orthodontic appliance that uses jaw movement and muscle action
to place selective force on the teeth and jaws. They are usually fixed. They
are also known as orthopedic appliances with names such as orthopedic
corrector, activator, frankel, herbst, forces. - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Functional
appliance
A fixed or removable appliance worn after the braces are removed or
aligned therapy is complete. - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Retainer
This instrument is used to hold and move small objects ('ties, wires, etc.) -
🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Hemostat
This instrument is a handheld device that has a hook or curved blade, it
scrapes away plaque and tartar from the teeth. - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Scaler
2
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