Ortho 101
What molar bite Classification is considered a "normal", but there may be crowding or spacing?
Class I
What is our main way of correcting a Class II or Class III bite?
Elastics
This federal law protects patient health information privacy.
HIPAA
What is the most common food eaten that breaks brackets that patients never admit they eat
Popcorn (or any hard snack)
Should a patient be biting down in a ceph?
Yes--on their back teeth
This archwire material is commonly used early in treatment because of its flexibility and shape memory.
NiTi (Nickel Titanium)
What are our bonded retainer wires made out of?
Stainless Steel
This is the process of obtaining approval from insurance before starting treatment.
Pre-Authorization
What is the mot common excuse patients give for not wearing their elastics?
I forget
Should a patient be biting down on their relaxed facial photo?
No. Lips relaxed, teeth slightly apart
"Let your jaw relax and let your lips rest naturally.”
What is the name of the kind of brackets we use that use clips that open and close rather than elastic ties?
Self-Ligating Brackets
Sutures
This organization sets standards for workplace safety, including handling sharps and exposure protocols.
OSHA
What non-orthodontic job did Dr. Jones do to make money while starting this practice?
Dental hygiene
Should patients be biting down in a facial profile side photo?
Yes, it should match the ceph
"Close your teeth together gently and relax your lips."
What tooth number is the upper left first molar?
Tooth #14
What does the letters in the word TAD stand for?
Temporary Anchorage Device
What does the term EOB stand for?
Explanation of Benefits
How many shades of blue o-rings do we carry?
3--Light Blue, Teal, Navy Blue
In waht situations should you scan the palate with the intra-oral scanner?
Always
What is the name for the movement of a root or crown of the tooth lingually or buccally?
Torque
What does the term MARPE stand for?
Mini-screw Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion
Name the last name of any 3 dentists in Monroe
Johnson, Pratt , Padilla, Gill, Mennon, Benton, Farmer, Kirk, Craig, Chen, Cho, Kim, Park, Beers, Tang
What is the most common thing patients say when you remove their braces?
What teeth should the side laser marker touch between when taking a pano?
The upper lateral incisor and canine