Orthodontics: Questions With Expert-Approved
Solutions
Arch Wire Right Ans - A contoured wire that provides force when teeth are
guided in movement for orthodontics
Auxiliary Right Ans - Attachments located on brackets and bands that hold
arch wires and elastics in place
Bracket Right Ans - A small device bonded to teeth to hold the arch wire in
place
Cephalometric Radiograph Right Ans - An extraoral radiograph of the
bones and tissues of the head
Headgear Right Ans - An external orthodontic appliance that is used to
control growth and movement and is composed of 2 parts, the face bow and
traction device
Ligature Tie Right Ans - Light wire used to hold the arch wire in its bracket
Retainer Right Ans - An appliance used for maintaining the positions of the
teeth and jaws after ortho treatment
Separator Right Ans - A device made from wire or elastic and used to
separate molars before fitting and placement of orthodontic bands
Orthodontics Right Ans - Specialty of dentistry designed to prevent,
intercept, and correct skeletal and dental problems
Benefits of Orthodontics Right Ans - Ortho treatment can eliminate or
reduce adversity for the patient in 3 areas: psychosocial problems, oral
malfunction, and dental disease
Psychosocial Problems Right Ans - Severe malocclusion and dental facial
deformities can be a social handicap
, Oral Malfunction Right Ans - Malocclusion can compromise all aspects of
oral function: chewing problems, jaw discrepancies can force changes in the
manner of swallowing, malocclusion can make it more difficult for speech
sounds to be made, TMJ pain can arise from imperfections in occlusion that
trigger bruxing
Dental Disease Right Ans - Malocclusion can contribute to dental decay and
perio disease
The Orthodontist Right Ans - Specialist that Works closely with the
pediatric and general dentist in providing a change in peoples smile.
Continued education is 3 yrs after dental school. The emphasis of study is
orofacial growth and development, new techniques, biomechanics, and
research- receive masters degree
Ortho Assistant Right Ans - If certified, able to participate in various
procedures which involve diagnostic records, preliminary appointments, and
adjustment visits. In advancing in ortho, opportunities are available to
continue specialized training within a program, take DANB specialty exam in
ortho assisting to obtain an additional credential of certified ortho assistant
(COA)
Ortho Office Right Ans - Open-bay concept straight or circle. Designed to
accommodate many patients at a time. Very little equipment required so they
use open bay. Longer appointments such as obtaining records or the bonding
of brackets are scheduled in the morning or early afternoon; shorter
appointments such as adjustments or emergencies are kept for early morning
or late afternoon
Patient Area of Ortho Office sectioned off to serve 3 functions: Right Ans -
Obtain records and create a more private setting, take radiographs, and
provide clinical care at all stages of treatment. Some offices may see 30
patients a day.
Some offices fabricate diagnostic casts and fixed and removable appliances in
their own lab to keep costs down which can be profitable for the person doing
the job
Reasons for Ortho treatment: Right Ans - Developmental, genetic,
environmental causes and habits contribute to malocclusion. Most are caused
Solutions
Arch Wire Right Ans - A contoured wire that provides force when teeth are
guided in movement for orthodontics
Auxiliary Right Ans - Attachments located on brackets and bands that hold
arch wires and elastics in place
Bracket Right Ans - A small device bonded to teeth to hold the arch wire in
place
Cephalometric Radiograph Right Ans - An extraoral radiograph of the
bones and tissues of the head
Headgear Right Ans - An external orthodontic appliance that is used to
control growth and movement and is composed of 2 parts, the face bow and
traction device
Ligature Tie Right Ans - Light wire used to hold the arch wire in its bracket
Retainer Right Ans - An appliance used for maintaining the positions of the
teeth and jaws after ortho treatment
Separator Right Ans - A device made from wire or elastic and used to
separate molars before fitting and placement of orthodontic bands
Orthodontics Right Ans - Specialty of dentistry designed to prevent,
intercept, and correct skeletal and dental problems
Benefits of Orthodontics Right Ans - Ortho treatment can eliminate or
reduce adversity for the patient in 3 areas: psychosocial problems, oral
malfunction, and dental disease
Psychosocial Problems Right Ans - Severe malocclusion and dental facial
deformities can be a social handicap
, Oral Malfunction Right Ans - Malocclusion can compromise all aspects of
oral function: chewing problems, jaw discrepancies can force changes in the
manner of swallowing, malocclusion can make it more difficult for speech
sounds to be made, TMJ pain can arise from imperfections in occlusion that
trigger bruxing
Dental Disease Right Ans - Malocclusion can contribute to dental decay and
perio disease
The Orthodontist Right Ans - Specialist that Works closely with the
pediatric and general dentist in providing a change in peoples smile.
Continued education is 3 yrs after dental school. The emphasis of study is
orofacial growth and development, new techniques, biomechanics, and
research- receive masters degree
Ortho Assistant Right Ans - If certified, able to participate in various
procedures which involve diagnostic records, preliminary appointments, and
adjustment visits. In advancing in ortho, opportunities are available to
continue specialized training within a program, take DANB specialty exam in
ortho assisting to obtain an additional credential of certified ortho assistant
(COA)
Ortho Office Right Ans - Open-bay concept straight or circle. Designed to
accommodate many patients at a time. Very little equipment required so they
use open bay. Longer appointments such as obtaining records or the bonding
of brackets are scheduled in the morning or early afternoon; shorter
appointments such as adjustments or emergencies are kept for early morning
or late afternoon
Patient Area of Ortho Office sectioned off to serve 3 functions: Right Ans -
Obtain records and create a more private setting, take radiographs, and
provide clinical care at all stages of treatment. Some offices may see 30
patients a day.
Some offices fabricate diagnostic casts and fixed and removable appliances in
their own lab to keep costs down which can be profitable for the person doing
the job
Reasons for Ortho treatment: Right Ans - Developmental, genetic,
environmental causes and habits contribute to malocclusion. Most are caused
