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Malocclusion etiology l Orthodontics mcqs for dental students


 Etiological factors of malocclusion (local and general) l Orthodontics MCQ for dental students 

MCQs in etiological factors of malocclusion in orthodontics


1. Among the following the most common cause of malocclusion

A. Premature loss of deciduous teeth

B. Late shedding of deciduous teeth

C. Presence of supernumerary teeth

D. Absence of few teeth

 

2. The most common cause of premature loss of deciduous teeth is:

A. Periodontal disease

B. Caries

C. Gingivitis

D. Congenital deformities

 

3. Among the following the most commonly seen congenital defect is:

A. Macrognathia

B. Clcidocranial dysostosis

C Oligodontia

D. Cleft lip and cleft palate

 

4. The clinical feature(s) that is/are associated with cleft lip and cleft palate Ware:

A. Presence of supernumerary teeth

B. Absence of few teeth

C. Both of the above

D. None of the above

 

5. Milwaukee braces that are used for the treatment of scoliosis on prolonged use can cause:

A Mandibular prognathia

B. Mandibular retrognathia

C. Maxillary prognathia

D. Maxillary retrognathia

 

6. Delayed eruption of permanent teeth may be due to:

A. Congenital absence of the permanent tooth

B. Presence of supernumerary tooth

C Endocrinal disorders such as hypothyroidism

D. All of the above

 

7. Delayed eruption of teeth is a characteristic sign of which of the following conditions:

A. Hypothyroidism

B. Hyperthyroidism

C. Hypoparathyroidism

D. Hyperparathyroidism

 

  1. A. Early loss of deciduous teeth can cause migration of adjacent teeth into the space and can therefore prevent the erupuon of permanent successor
  2. B. Dental caries can lead to premature loss of deciduous teeth there by causing migration of contiguous teeth, abnormal axial inclination and supra-eruption of opposing teeth.
  3. D. Cleft lip and palate occur as a result of non-fusion between the various embryonic processes.
  4. C, Cleft patients may exhibit a number of dental problems including missing teeth, mobile teeth, rotations, cross bite etc.
  5. B. Milwaukee braces derive support from mandible .Thus, prolonged use of these braces can cause marked mandibular growth retardation.
  6.  Presence of heavy mucosal barrier and presence of deciduous root fragments that are not resorbed can also block the erupting permanent teeth.
  7. A. Endocrinal disturbances such as hypothyroidism causes prolonged retention of deciduous teeth.


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