Question 1

Archwires fit into the ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  brackets bonded to the anterior teeth 
B)  brackets secured to the bands 
C)  buccal tubes secured to the bands 
D)  all of the above 
A)  brackets bonded to the anterior teeth 
B)  brackets secured to the bands 
C)  buccal tubes secured to the bands 
D)  all of the above

Question 2

Which instrument is used to tie ligature wire and/or place elastic ligatures?

Accepted Answer

A)  Coons pliers 
B)  Ligature director 
C)  Mathieu 
D)  Ligature wire cutter 
A)  Coons pliers 
B)  Ligature director 
C)  Mathieu 
D)  Ligature wire cutter

Question 3

Orthodontics is a specialty that serves patients for __________ reasons.

Accepted Answer

A)  functional 
B)  esthetic 
C)  both a and b 
D)  neither a nor b 
A)  functional 
B)  esthetic 
C)  both a and b 
D)  neither a nor b

Question 4

The specialized bone cells that build new bone are ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  osteoclasts 
B)  osteoblasts 
C)  odontoblasts 
D)  odontoclasts 
A)  osteoclasts 
B)  osteoblasts 
C)  odontoblasts 
D)  odontoclasts

Question 5

The type of orthodontics that involves improving problems is ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  preventive 
B)  interceptive 
C)  corrective 
D)  none of the above 
A)  preventive 
B)  interceptive 
C)  corrective 
D)  none of the above

Question 6

Tooth movement depends on the __________ of the force.

Accepted Answer

A)  magnitude 
B)  direction 
C)  distribution 
D)  all of the above 
A)  magnitude 
B)  direction 
C)  distribution 
D)  all of the above

Question 7

The cementing of bands is usually done with ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  resin cements 
B)  glass ionomer cements 
C)  ZOE cements 
D)  none of the above 
A)  resin cements 
B)  glass ionomer cements 
C)  ZOE cements 
D)  none of the above

Question 8

Malocclusion caused from systemic diseases that interrupted the normal schedule of dental development are considered __________ factors.

Accepted Answer

A)  genetic 
B)  systemic 
C)  local 
D)  none of the above 
A)  genetic 
B)  systemic 
C)  local 
D)  none of the above

Question 9

The movement of the teeth is accomplished by the ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  archwire 
B)  brackets 
C)  bands 
D)  both b and c 
A)  archwire 
B)  brackets 
C)  bands 
D)  both b and c

Question 10

Headgear is used with a ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  bite block 
B)  buccal tube 
C)  facebow 
D)  none of the above 
A)  bite block 
B)  buccal tube 
C)  facebow 
D)  none of the above

Question 11

Which instrument pushes the band into place?

Accepted Answer

A)  Band seater 
B)  Band driver 
C)  Bite stick 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Band seater 
B)  Band driver 
C)  Bite stick 
D)  None of the above

Question 12

The teeth are retained in position through the process of ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  resorption 
B)  deposition 
C)  both a and b 
D)  neither a nor b 
A)  resorption 
B)  deposition 
C)  both a and b 
D)  neither a nor b

Question 13

Flossing the mouth with fixed appliances in place is not necessary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

When a tooth is rotated or turned, it is in ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  intraversion 
B)  torsoversion 
C)  distoversion 
D)  labioversion 
A)  intraversion 
B)  torsoversion 
C)  distoversion 
D)  labioversion

Question 15

Which instrument cuts the distal ends of the archwire?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bird-beak pliers 
B)  Distal-end cutters 
C)  Three-prong pliers 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Bird-beak pliers 
B)  Distal-end cutters 
C)  Three-prong pliers 
D)  None of the above

Question 16

Which instrument is used to manipulate ligature wire?

Accepted Answer

A)  Coons pliers 
B)  Ligature director 
C)  Howe pliers 
D)  Ligature wire cutters 
A)  Coons pliers 
B)  Ligature director 
C)  Howe pliers 
D)  Ligature wire cutters

Question 17

Bands are selected and sized by placing the bands ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  directly on the patient's tooth 
B)  on the patient's study models 
C)  either a or b 
D)  Bands are available in universal sizes, so no sizing is needed. 
A)  directly on the patient's tooth 
B)  on the patient's study models 
C)  either a or b 
D)  Bands are available in universal sizes, so no sizing is needed.

Question 18

Elastic ties are removed with ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  fingers 
B)  a scaler 
C)  ligature wire cutters 
D)  none of the above 
A)  fingers 
B)  a scaler 
C)  ligature wire cutters 
D)  none of the above

Question 19

When a tooth is in the wrong order in the arch, it is in ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  supraversion 
B)  transversion 
C)  torsoversion 
D)  distoversion 
A)  supraversion 
B)  transversion 
C)  torsoversion 
D)  distoversion

Question 20

The failure of the maxillary and mandibular to occlude is a(n) __________ bite.

Accepted Answer

A)  edge-to-edge 
B)  end-to-end 
C)  cross 
D)  open 
A)  edge-to-edge 
B)  end-to-end 
C)  cross 
D)  open

Exam 28: Orthodontics

Archwires fit into the ____________.

Which instrument is used to tie ligature wire and/or place elastic ligatures?

Orthodontics is a specialty that serves patients for __________ reasons.

The specialized bone cells that build new bone are ____________.

The type of orthodontics that involves improving problems is ____________.

Tooth movement depends on the __________ of the force.

The cementing of bands is usually done with ____________.

Malocclusion caused from systemic diseases that interrupted the normal schedule of dental development are considered __________ factors.

The movement of the teeth is accomplished by the ____________.

Headgear is used with a ____________.

Which instrument pushes the band into place?

The teeth are retained in position through the process of ____________.

Flossing the mouth with fixed appliances in place is not necessary.

When a tooth is rotated or turned, it is in ____________.

Which instrument cuts the distal ends of the archwire?

Which instrument is used to manipulate ligature wire?

Bands are selected and sized by placing the bands ____________.

Elastic ties are removed with ____________.

When a tooth is in the wrong order in the arch, it is in ____________.

The failure of the maxillary and mandibular to occlude is a(n) __________ bite.

Introduction to the Dental Profession

Psychology Communication and Multicultural Interaction

Ethics Jurisprudence and the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act

Oral Health and Preventative Techniques

Nutrition

General Anatomy and Physiology

Head and Neck Anatomy

Embryology and Histology

Tooth Morphology

Microbiology

Infection Control

Management of Hazardous Materials

Preparation for Patient Care

Dental Charting

Pharmacology

Emergency Management

Introduction to the Dental Office and Basic Chairside Assisting

Basic Chairside Instruments and Tray Systems

Instrument Transfer and Maintaining the Operating Field

Anesthesia and Sedation

Introduction to Dental Radiography and Equipment

Production and Evaluation of Dental Radiographs

Extraoral and Digital Radiography

Endodontics

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Dental Implants

Oral Pathology

Pediatric Dentistry

Dental Sealants

Periodontics

Coronal Polish

Fixed Prosthodontics and Gingival Retraction

Computerized Impression and Restorative Systems

Cosmetic Dentistry and Whitening

Removable Prosthodontics

Dental Cements Bases Liners and Bonding Agents

Restorative Materials Matrix and Wedge

Laboratory Materials and Techniques

Dental Office Management

Employment Strategies

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