ABO Articles

Question 1

What is the paradoxical phenomena observed in Apert Syndrome?

Answer 1

Premature sutural fusion and suture default zones concurring in the same disorder

Question 2

Define a “normal cranial suture”

Answer 2

A fibrous articulation that permits enlargement of the brain

Question 3

Describe the direction of suture fusion in normal cranial sutures stating where they start and where they terminate

Answer 3

Coronal sutures normally begin fusing inferiorly and proceed superiorly to the bregma

Question 4

What 2 malocclusions permit ideal canine substitution in the case of congenitally missing lateral incisors?

Answer 4

1. Angle Class II with no mandibular crowding

2. Angle Class I with enough crowding on the mandible to warrant extractions