Kristensmith Taylor

Removable Appliances Define an appliance. Name the components of removable appliance. What are the principles of a spring fabrication? Answer. Appliance Devices by means of which mild pressure may be applied to a tooth or group of teeth and their supporting structures so as to bring about necessary changes within the bone which will allow tooth … [Read more...] about Components Of Removable Appliance

Cervical Vertebral Maturation Indicator Write short note on CVMI.  Or Write short answer on CVMI, (Cervical vertebral maturation indicator) Answer. Full form of CVMI is cervical vertebrae maturity indicator. "Steps to explain different growth indicators in orthodontics: CVMI vs others" CVMI was given by Hassel and Farman. It is a skeletal maturity indicator. … [Read more...] about Cervical Vertebral Maturation Indicator

Skeletal Maturity Indicator Write a short note on the skeletal maturity indicator. Answer. Various skeletal maturity indicators are: Hand wrist radiographs: For details, Skeletal maturation evaluation by using cervical vertebrae: Tooth mineralization as an indicator of skeletal maturity "Understanding the role of skeletal maturity indicators in orthodontic … [Read more...] about Skeletal Maturity Indicator in Orthodontics

Hand Wrist Radiography Write short note on hand-­wrist radiograph. Answer. Hand-wrist region is made by multiple small bones which show a predictable and scheduled pattern of appearance, ossification and union from birth to maturity. So by merely comparing patient’s hand wrist radiograph with standard radiographs which represent different skeletal ages, one can be able to … [Read more...] about Hand Wrist Radiography

Factors Affecting Retention And Relapse In Orthodontics Permanent Retention "What are the factors affecting retention and relapse in orthodontics?" Permanent Retention is also known as prolonged retention. Cases in which permanent retention should be given are: In severe rotations. In midline diastema cases Patients having abnormal musculature as well as tongue … [Read more...] about Factors Affecting Retention And Relapse In Orthodontics