Question 1

The function of the _____ is to apply force to either move the teeth or hold them in the desired positions.

Accepted Answer

A)  buccal tubes
B)  bracket
C)  arch wire
D)  none of the aboveE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 2

Preparing bands for cementation includes all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  wiping attachments with wax or Chapstick.
B)  placing the band occlusal surface down on masking tape.
C)  placing the band gingival surface down on masking tape.
D)  fill the entire inner surface with cement.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

What is used to place elastic separators?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hemostat
B)  Dental floss
C)  Elastic separating pliers
D)  Either b or cE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 4

On which teeth are brackets most commonly bonded?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anterior teeth
B)  Premolars
C)  Molars
D)  Both a and bE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

During the frontal evaluation of facial esthetics,the face is examined:

Accepted Answer

A)  to determine whether the jaws are proportionately positioned.
B)  to evaluate lip protrusion.
C)  for bilateral symmetry.
D)  to evaluate the vertical facial proportions and the mandibular angle.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Which is NOT a function of the dental assistant in an orthodontic practice?

Accepted Answer

A)  To motivate and reinforce oral home care
B)  To make a diagnosis
C)  To make appliance adjustments
D)  To take and fabricate diagnostic recordsE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

An advantage of using the patient's model to select bands is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  the patient doesn't need to be present.
B)  it is more accurate.
C)  neither are advantages.
D)  both are advantages.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

_____ are attached to hooks or buttons that are secured on the band or brackets.

Accepted Answer

A)  Springs
B)  Tooth positioners
C)  Elastic separators
D)  ElasticsE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 9

When taking photographs,the full direct view includes the:

Accepted Answer

A)  extraoral frontal view, with the lips in a relaxed position.
B)  intraoral view, with all teeth in occlusion.
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.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Elastic ligature ties should be removed using:

Accepted Answer

A)  bird beak pliers.
B)  a spoon excavator.
C)  a hemostat.
D)  an orthodontic scaler.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 11

Wire ligatures should be twisted and cut leaving a _____ mm pigtail.

Accepted Answer

A)  1-2
B)  2-3
C)  3-4
D)  4-5E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Arch wires that are made of _____ are useful in early stages of treatment because they are flexible.

Accepted Answer

A)  nickel titanium
B)  stainless steel
C)  beta titanium
D)  optiflexE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

An orthodontic tooth positioner is not used:

Accepted Answer

A)  to retain teeth in position.
B)  to separate the teeth before banding.
C)  to massage tissue.
D)  prior to a retainer.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Elastic separators can be left in the mouth for ____ days,and steel can be left in the mouth for _____ days.

Accepted Answer

A)  7; 7
B)  14; 5
C)  5; 14
D)  14; 14E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Class II occlusion _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  is normal occlusion
B)  is mesioclusion
C)  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)  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 molarE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

An open bite refers to a condition wherein:

Accepted Answer

A)  there are no posterior teeth.
B)  there are spaces between teeth in the same arch.
C)  maxillary and mandibular teeth do not touch.
D)  the teeth contact only during mastication.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Which is not true of customized aligners?

Accepted Answer

A)  They consist of a series of aligners designed by computer technology.
B)  Each aligner is worn for about two weeks.
C)  They can be used for all types of orthodontic treatment.
D)  They are referred to as invisible braces.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 18

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.

Accepted Answer

A)  distoclusion
B)  labioversion
C)  linguoversion
D)  mesioclusionE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

Orthodontic fixed appliances are also known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  braces.
B)  separators.
C)  Hawley retainers.
D)  clear "aligners."E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

The arch wire that is used as a "working arch wire" is:

Accepted Answer

A)  nickel titanium.
B)  stainless steel.
C)  beta titanium.
D)  optiflex.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Exam 60: Orthodontics

Wire ligatures should be twisted and cut leaving a _____ mm pigtail.

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The function of the _____ is to apply force to either move the teeth or hold them in the desired positions.

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On which teeth are brackets most commonly bonded?

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What is used to place elastic separators?

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Preparing bands for cementation includes all of the following except:

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An orthodontic tooth positioner is not used:

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Arch wires that are made of _____ are useful in early stages of treatment because they are flexible.

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When taking photographs,the full direct view includes the:

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Which is NOT a function of the dental assistant in an orthodontic practice?

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Elastic separators can be left in the mouth for ____ days,and steel can be left in the mouth for _____ days.

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During the frontal evaluation of facial esthetics,the face is examined:

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Elastic ligature ties should be removed using:

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Class II occlusion _____.

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An advantage of using the patient's model to select bands is that:

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Which is not true of customized aligners?

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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.

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The arch wire that is used as a "working arch wire" is:

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_____ are attached to hooks or buttons that are secured on the band or brackets.

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An open bite refers to a condition wherein:

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Orthodontic fixed appliances are also known as:

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