Soft Tissues

Question 0

What affects resting posture?

Answer 0

Head posture.

Rspiration affects posture.

Question 1

What is the equuilibrium theory as postulatd by profitt?

Answer 1

There is a balance of forces surrounding the teeth. These are occlusion, muscles and eruption.
The duratiion of force action, not magnitude is important.
Resting pressure is the key

Question 2

According to tully, how can lip morphology and posture be categorised?

Answer 2

A. Competent lips
B. potentially competent lips
C. Incompetent lips

Question 3

According to mills and ballard, what influences incisor positioning with regards to soft tissues?

Answer 3

A. Upper lip
B. lower lip
C. Overjet and lower lip