1
Q
Define cross bite
A
A discrepancy in the bucco lingual/palatal relationship of the upper and lower arches
2
Q
What are the 3 types of cross bite?
A
- posterior
- anterior
- lingual / scissor
3
Q
What causes a cross bite?
A
- skeletal
- local factors - crowding, cleft lip palate
- habits - digit habit
- soft tissues
4
Q
What are the treatment options for cross bites?
A
- interceptive - digit dissuader
- ura
- fixed appliance
- headgear
- surgery
5
Q
What is an RME?
A
Rapid maxillary expansion
6
Q
What is SARPE?
A
Surgically assisted rapid palatal expansion
Ortho Therapy
flashcards
Decks in class (37)
# Cards
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Patient Assessment20
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Prevalences12
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Trauma4
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Interdisiplinary Care12
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Crowding And Space2
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Openbites5
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Oral Hygiene4
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Cleft Lip And Palate8
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PAR Index8
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Interceptive Treatment11
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Infection Control10
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Anatomy21
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Supernumeraries9
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Occlusion/malocclusion17
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Medical Emergencies28
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Headgear18
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Materials7
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Compliance18
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Alginate And Impressions12
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Decalcification10
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Impacted Canines25
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Tooth Identification And Chronology21
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Health And Safety11
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IOTN33
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Anchorage15
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Overjet Reduction5
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Retention And Stability21
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Overbite10
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Growth9
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Tooth Movement35
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Functional Appliances17
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Crossbites6
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Hypodontia19
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Fixed Appliances61
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Removable Appliances26
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Cephalometrics38
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Radiation and Protection43
