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MN DENTAL ASSISTING LICENSURE EXAM |2025-2026 LATEST
UPDATED|REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 100% RATED
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The orthodontic problems of most people result from interactions of which? - (answer)The
orthodontic problems of most people result from interactions of which?
Developmental influences
Genetic influences
Environmental influences
What is a 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 mesial cusp
of the mandibular second permanent 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, why is the face examined? - (answer)To examine
for bilateral symmetry
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When taking photographs, the full direct view includes what? - (answer)Intraoral view, with all
teeth in occlusion
Which radiograph is most commonly exposed in an orthodontic patient? -
(answer)Cephalometric
Orthodontic fixed - (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
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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 skill and
analyze growth patterns? - (answer)Cephalometric
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 patient's 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
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
MN DENTAL ASSISTING LICENSURE EXAM |2025-2026 LATEST
UPDATED|REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 100% RATED
CORRECT | 100% VERFIED SOLUTIONS | ALREADY GRADED A+
The orthodontic problems of most people result from interactions of which? - (answer)The
orthodontic problems of most people result from interactions of which?
Developmental influences
Genetic influences
Environmental influences
What is a 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 mesial cusp
of the mandibular second permanent 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, why is the face examined? - (answer)To examine
for bilateral symmetry
,2|Page
When taking photographs, the full direct view includes what? - (answer)Intraoral view, with all
teeth in occlusion
Which radiograph is most commonly exposed in an orthodontic patient? -
(answer)Cephalometric
Orthodontic fixed - (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
,3|Page
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 skill and
analyze growth patterns? - (answer)Cephalometric
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 patient's 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
Elastomeric ligatures
, 4|Page
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
