Dasle orthodontia Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

DASLE: Orthodontia exam questions with correct answers malocclusion can compromise all aspects of oral function: - CORRECT ANSWER--chewing can be difficult if teeth do not occlude -jaw discrepancies can force changes in the manner of swallowing -malocclusion can make it more difficult for particular speech sounds to be made -TMJ pain can arise from minor imperfections in occlusion that trigger clenching and grinding activities Orthodontic treatment can eliminate or reduce adversity for...

DASLE: Orthodontia exam questions with correct answers

malocclusion can compromise all aspects of oral function: - -chewing can be difficult if teeth do not occlude -jaw discrepancies can force changes in the manner of swallowing -malocclusion can make it more difficult for particular speech sounds to be made -TMJ pain can arise from minor imperfections in occlusion that trigger clenching and grinding activities Orthodontic treatment can eliminate or reduce adversity for the pt in three areas: - psychosocial problems, oral malfunction, and den...