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ORTHODONTIC ASSISTANT FINAL EXAM
ACTUAL EXAM WITH 100% VERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS|EXCELLENT SCORES
Orthodontics is the dental specialty that deals with - Correct answer-the growth
and development of the jaws and face
The condition in which the mandible is located ahead of the maxilla is called -
Correct answer-prognathism
The best way to motivate adolescents toward good oral hygiene habits is by -
Correct answer-relating to social acceptance and appearance
Removal of bands may be accomplished with - Correct answer-anterior band
slitting pliers
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A headgear appliance is worn - Correct answer-as the orthodontist prescribes
A positioner is worn - Correct answer-after the removal of fixed appliances
In placing TP springs, an important consideration is - Correct answer-to place
them from the lingual surface
The instrument of choice in ligating an archwire is a - Correct answer-ligature-
tying pliers
Direct bracket bonding is advantage because the procedure - Correct answer-
allows the dentist less clinical chair time
The attachment either welded or soldered to the bands that secure the archwire
is the - Correct answer-bracket
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Brass separators are removed by - Correct answer-cutting opposite the pigtail
with ligature cutters
What instrument is used to place elastic separators? - Correct answer-Elastic
separating pliers
The patient should be instructed to clean his or her retainer - Correct answer-
after each meal
A finished Hawley retainer may have - Correct answer-an acrylic palate,
a labial wire,
arrow clasps
Before cementation - Correct answer-brackets are waxed,
bands are arranged in cementation order,
teeth are isolated and dried,
teeth are coronal polished
ORTHODONTIC ASSISTANT FINAL EXAM
ACTUAL EXAM WITH 100% VERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS|EXCELLENT SCORES
Orthodontics is the dental specialty that deals with - Correct answer-the growth
and development of the jaws and face
The condition in which the mandible is located ahead of the maxilla is called -
Correct answer-prognathism
The best way to motivate adolescents toward good oral hygiene habits is by -
Correct answer-relating to social acceptance and appearance
Removal of bands may be accomplished with - Correct answer-anterior band
slitting pliers
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A headgear appliance is worn - Correct answer-as the orthodontist prescribes
A positioner is worn - Correct answer-after the removal of fixed appliances
In placing TP springs, an important consideration is - Correct answer-to place
them from the lingual surface
The instrument of choice in ligating an archwire is a - Correct answer-ligature-
tying pliers
Direct bracket bonding is advantage because the procedure - Correct answer-
allows the dentist less clinical chair time
The attachment either welded or soldered to the bands that secure the archwire
is the - Correct answer-bracket
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Brass separators are removed by - Correct answer-cutting opposite the pigtail
with ligature cutters
What instrument is used to place elastic separators? - Correct answer-Elastic
separating pliers
The patient should be instructed to clean his or her retainer - Correct answer-
after each meal
A finished Hawley retainer may have - Correct answer-an acrylic palate,
a labial wire,
arrow clasps
Before cementation - Correct answer-brackets are waxed,
bands are arranged in cementation order,
teeth are isolated and dried,
teeth are coronal polished
