Orthodontics was founded by __________.
Edward Angle
Class _____ Angle's classification is when the mesiobuccal cusp of he maxillary first molar opposes the buccal groove of the mandibular first molar.
I
Class _____ Angle's classification is when the mesiobuccal cusp of he maxillary first molar is anterior to the buccal groove of the mandibular first molar.
II
Class _____ Angle's classification is when the mesiobuccal cusp of he maxillary first molar is posterior to the buccal groove of the mandibular first molar.
III
What are the three facial profiles to determine when observing a patient?
convex; flat or straight; concave
What type of radiograph can be taken when observing facial profiles?
lateral cephalometric
Ideally patients should have _______ facial symmetry and ________ facial height.
transverse; balanced
Why does alignment get worse with age?
mesial drift of buccal occlusion; late mandible growth
Late mandible can cause crowding in what location?
mandibular ant. teeth
Overbite is a vertical measurement measured in __________.
percentage
What is considered ideal overbite?
<10%
Overjet is a horizontal measurement measured in ______.
mm
What is considered ideal overjet?
1-2mm
Reverse overjet is when the maxillary incisal edges are _______ to the mandibular incisal edges.
lingual
Crowding and spacing are measured in _________.
mm
Brackets are bonded to (anterior/posterior) teeth.
anterior
Bands are cemented to which teeth?
molars