Exam questionKROK 2Dentistry ยท 2015
During examination of the 11-year-old child's oral cavity the 23rd tooth vestibular position was detected. Correlation of the 16th and 46th is Angle class 1, and 26th and 36th is Angle class 2. The width of the 23rd crown is 8 mm. The dentition lacks 4 mm to place the 23rd properly. Front teeth occlusion is normal. Choose the optimal treatment approach.
Answer options
- Extract the first premolar, and move the canine into the correct place
- Move the upper lateral teeth on the right side in distal direction, than move the canine into the correct place
- Widen the upper dentition, and move the canine into the correct place
- Extract the canine; move the 24th and 25th teeth to replace the 23rd
- Widen the upper and lower dentitions, and move the canine into the correct place
Correct answer
Move the upper lateral teeth on the right side in distal direction, than move the canine into the correct place
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