An example of the "simple preventive" phase or level of orthodontic treatment
would be:
a) correction of simple crossbites
b) bodily movement of teeth by full mechanical means
c) control of caries to prevent premature loss of primary teeth
d) all of the above4
c) control of caries to prevent premature loss of primary teeth
An adult client in orthodontic treatment is taking nifedipine, a calcium channel
blocking agent, to control hypertension. What is the concern for this client?
a) A side effect of nifedipine is increased bone density, which can make tooth
movement more difficult.
b) A side effect of nifedipine is gingival hyperplasia, which can become more
pronounced during orthodontics owing to increased plaque accumulation around
brackets and bands.
c) Nifedipine also acts as a prostaglandin inhibitor, which when taken in higher
doses will slow the process of bone resorption required to move teeth.
d) Nifedipine can cause a hormonal imbalance, making the control of gingival
inflammation more difficult.
,d) Nifedipine can cause a hormonal imbalance, making the control of gingival
inflammation more difficult.
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With respect to orthodontics, what is the role of the DH in a general practice
setting?
a) Early recognition of a problem
b) Client education
c) Preventive care before, during and after ortho treatment
d) All of the above
d) All of the above
Family and social histories are important as they may reveal:
a) Reasons for seeking treatment
b) Expectations for treatment
c) History of orthodontic treatment in the family
d) All of the above
d) All of the above
The ‘interceptive’ phase or level of orthodontic treatment involves:
a) Fully erupted permanent dentition, usually in children over 14 years of age
b) Mixed dentition
c) Primary dentition
d) All of the above
b) Mixed dentition
, Which of the following is NOT a role of a dental hygienist in general practice
setting?
a)education
b) preventive care
c) archwire removal and insertion
d) early recognition of a problem
c) archwire removal and insertion
With respect to cephalometric angles, SNGoGn value greater than 32 degrees
indicates:
a) Incisal angulation is insignificant
b) Vertical skeletal assessment indicates closed skeletal bite
c)Incisal angulation is significant
d) Vertical skeletal assessment indicates open skeletal bite
d) Vertical skeletal assessment indicates open skeletal bite
In orthodontics, the dental hygienist MUST work under a specific order.
True
False
True
If the initial exam reveals that orthodontic treatment will not be needed just yet,
the next step would be:
a) To book a records appointment so that a treatment plan can be started
b) To tell their general dentist that they their referral to ortho was a waste of time
c) To book a follow up observation recall at the recommended interval
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