1000 MCQS ORTHODONTICS

Plus September 2014 MCQs in Orthodontics

67. To produce a stable correction of an upper labial segment in lingual crossbite; it is essential to
A. Use fixed appliances
B. Have adequate overbite
C. Treat during growth
D. Use posterior capping
E. Increase vertical dimension

68. Which of the following are typical consequences of dental crowding; assuming no primary teeth
has been lost prematurely
A. Overlapping of lower incisors
B. Palatal displacement of upper canines
C. Impaction of 15 and 25 between first premolars and first molars
D. Mesial tipping of 16 and 26
E. Rotation of 16 and 26

98. Loss of tooth in mixed dentition affects the

A. Same quadrant
B. The relevant jaw
C. The whole mouth
D. The relevant quadrant

99. What are the points that determine the facial line in cephalometric points, The angle of the
convex facial line (2014 question)
A. Nasion, subnasale, pogonion
B. Orbital, sella

108. The SNA angle on cephalogram, best signifies the relationship of

A. Mandible to cranial base
B. Maxilla to cranial base
C. Maxilla to mandible
D. Mandible to porion
E. Maxilla to Frankfort plane

397. After the age of 6 years, the greatest increase in the size of the mandible occurs:
A. At the symphysis
B. Between canines
C. Distal to the first molar

398. Which is present in Angels Class II division 2 malocclusion:

A. Open bite
B. Retrusion of maxillary central incisors
C. Reduced Overjet
D. Increased overbite
403. The major etiological factor responsible for Class II division 2 malocclusion in Angels
classification is:**
A. Thumb sucking
B. Growth discrepancy
C. Tongue thrust habit
D. Tooth to jaw size discrepancy
E. Skeletal cause (discrepancy)

673. The definition of Leeway space is:

A. It is the difference in mandibular width between C, D, E and 3, 4, 5

680. The definition of incompetent lips is:

A. Lips can not close in rest position

692. Patient with Class II div I malocclusion has ANB of:

A. +2
B. -2
C. +8
D. -8

772. The diagnosis of ortho cases is by:

A. Measurement of cranium size
B. Recording profile
C. The relation of dentition and the jaw to the cranium
D. Determination of overbite size
E. Determination of jaw size

796. Essential for the diagnosis and treatment plan of orthodontics is:

A. Classifications

B. X rays

C. Plaster models

799. A very quick and wide separation of teeth causes:

A. Gingival inflammation

B. Vasodilation

C. Wider spaces

D. Necrosis of bone
810. Hawley appliances are used:**

A. To close midline diastema

B. Maintain the normal relationship of the adjacent teeth until the canine erupts

811. Helical spring is used to:

A. Ectopically erupting permanent molars

851. After you have successfully treated an Angles Class II division I malocclusion. The ideal Class
I incisor relationship has been produced and 14, 24 were extracted. The arches are now well aligned.
What molar occlusion will there be at the end of treatment when all spaces are closed:
A. Full unit Class II
B. unit class II
C. Class I
D. unit Class III
E. Full unit Class III

899. The major cause of mentalis muscle hyperactivity is:

A. Class II Division I
B. Tongue thrust

913. The MOST stable area to evaluate the craniofacial growth is

A. Nasal floor
B. Occlusal plane
C. Naso maxillary complex
D. Anterior cranial base

914. 7 years child with Class I malocclusion, slight version of maxillary class I; adequate arch length.
What is your management?
A. Oral screen
B. Head cap therapy
C. Inclined plane on the mandibular anterior teeth
D. Hawley plate

915. Tongue thrust with tongue to lip swallow is seen in

A. Incompetent lips

1034. Single retroclined upper incisor in 9 years old, space is sufficient. What is your management?
A. Anterior inclined plane on mandibular teeth
B. Bite plane
C. Expansion screw
D. Hawley appliance

1054. In posterior crossbite situation which are the supporting cusps:

A. Upper buccal and lower lingual cusps

1081. The lateral cephalometric radiograph is used to:
A. Study the growth of the face in (comparison) relation with the base of the skull
B. Treat the jaw with discrepancy and malocclusions

September 2014

1) Why dont we put Adams for a removable denture (removable retainer ) used after correcting a post
cross bite in mixed dentition?
a. strong contact point
b. because of the morphology of primary teeth
c. static functional occlusion
d. Transitional age.
e. passive action

2) Frankfort plane from where to where?

suborbital to ext auditory meatus

3) convexity of face from?

nasion-subnasale-pogonion

Which 3 points on the lat cephalometric radiograph show best the facial convexity :
A. sella , subnasal , supramental
B .nasion , subnasal , supramental
C. nasion , subnasal , pogonion

4) Q about anchorage what is incorrect:

A. Can be gained by multiple teeth or extra orally
B. Heavy rapid force need minimal anchorage
C.
D.