a. Horizontal
b. Vertical
a. Mild crowding
a. 8 years
b. 12 years
a. Cornerstone of the arch
a. The lower arch is distal in its relation to the upper arch.
a. The branch of dentistry that specializes in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of dental and facial irregularities.
b. The branch of dentistry that specializes in the treatment of dental and facial irregularities.
c. The branch of dentistry that specializes in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of dental irregularities only.
d. The branch of dentistry that uses orthopedic appliances to correct dental and facial irregularities.
24. Which one of the following is associated with edge-to-edge incisors?
a. Class III malocclusion
b. Class II, division 1 malocclusion
c. Class II, division 2 malocclusion
d. Class I malocclusion
25. Which of the following statements is true for the Angle classification?
a. Describes sagittal relationships
b. Describes vertical relationships
c. Identifies transverse discrepancies
d. Localizes the skeletal discrepancy
26. Which malocclusion is described by the following two statements? 1) The disto-buccal cusp of the upper first permanent
molar (bilaterally) is located, when in occlusion, in the buccal groove of the lower first permanent molar. 2) There is a
deep overbite of the incisor teeth.
a. Class I malocclusion.
b. Class II, division 1 malocclusion
c. Class II, division 2 malocclusion
d. Class III malocclusion
27. All of the following are goals of modern orthodontics EXCEPT
a. Creation of the best balance among occlusal relationships.
b. Dental and facial esthetics.
c. Periodontal maintenance.
d. Restoration of the dentition.
28. Orthodontics is defined (by AAO) as the area of dentistry concerned with the:
a.Restoration of the dentition.
b.facial esthetics and function.
c.Supervision, guidance and correction of the growing and mature dentofacial structures.
d. Dental occlusion, facial esthetics and function.
29. In which of the following malocclusions is the line of occlusion not specified?
a. Class I
b. Class II
c. Class III
d. All of the above.
30. The irregularity index is assessed in wich of the following planes?
a. Occlusogingival
b. Mesiodistal
c. Transversal
d. Labiolingual
31. Major responsibilities of orthodontics include:
a. Diagnosis,prevention, interception and treatment of all forms of malocclusion.
b. Design,application and control of appliances.
c. Guidance of the dentition and its supporting structures.
d. All of the above.
32. Extreme irregularity index is seen in which age range and racial/ethnic groups,respectively?
a. Age 18-50, Hispanic.
b. Age 8-11, Black.
c. Age 12-17, white.
d. Age 50-75, All racial/ethnic groups.
33. The line of occlusion is a smooth (catenary) curve passing
1-Through the central fossae of upper molars and across the cingulum of the upper anterior teeth.
2- through the central fossae of lower molars and across the cingulum of the lower anterior teeth.
3- Along the buccal cusps and incisal edges of the upper teeth.
4- Along the buccal cusps and incisal edges of the lower teeth.
a. 1 and 2
b. 2and 3
c. 1 and 4
d. 2 and 4
34. All of the following are evaluated in NHANES III EXCEPT
a. The irregularity index.
b. The prevalence of anterior crossbite.
c. The prevalence of midline diastema > 2mm.
d. Overjet and overbite.
35. A midline diastema is most likely to be seen in
a. Blacks
b. Whites
c. Hispanics
d. Orientals
36.All of the following are true regarding oral function EXCEPT
a. Severe malocclusion in adults causes their difficulty in chewing.
b. Severe malocclusion may make adaptive alterations in swallowing necessary.
c. TMD and ulcerative colitis are correlated in stressfull conditions.
d. Posterior crossbite with a shift on closure correlate positively with TM joint problems.
37. Which of the following is defined as IOTN grade 5 ?
a. Increased overjet greater than 9 mm.
b. Increased and complete overbite with gingival or palatal trauma.
c. Anterior crossbite with greater than 2 mm discrepancy between CR and ICP.
d. Presence of supernumerary teeth.
38. TPI grade 4-6 is equal to which of the following IOTN grades?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4-5
39. In normal occlusion, where does the mesiobuccal cusp of the maxillary first molar occlude?
a. In the distobuccal groove of the mandibular first molar
b. In the embrasure between the mandibular first and second molars
c. In the embrasure between the mandibular first molar and second premolar
d. In the mesiobuccal groove of the mandibular first molar
40. In normal occlusion, which embrasure does the cusp of the maxillary canine occupy?
a. Between the mandibular canine and first premolar
b. Between the mandibular central and lateral incisors
c. Between the mandibular first and second premolars
d.Between the mandibular lateral incisor and canine