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Understanding Orthodontic Relapse Quiz

Test your knowledge about orthodontic relapse and retention with this informative quiz designed for dental students and professionals alike.

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11 Questions3 MinutesCreated by LearningDental32

RELAPSE is

Are additional soft and hard tissue procedures, usually used in addition to retainers, to help enhance stability:

Is the phase following active orthodontic treatment aimed to stabilization of achieved orthodontic correction

Non above

All these CAUSES OF RELAPSE except

Bone adaptation

Role of second molars

. Due to growth related changes

Bad habit cases unless stop the bad habit

Retention

A.holding of the teeth in ideal functional esthetic occlusion, by wearing fixed or removable retainers

B.Is the phase following active orthodontic treatment aimed to stabilization of achieved orthodontic correction

C.It has been defined as the return of the features of the original malocclusion following correction by orthodontic treatment.

A and b

B and c

Soft tissue pressures are likely to cause relapse if teeth are placed in a stable position

True

False

Retention should continue for at least _____ in non-growing patients or until growth has ceased in growing patients.

2 years

12 months

3-4 months

�Teeth that have been moved tend to return to their former position” It is one of the theories of relapse

True

False