Question 116 · LDEK · Removable appliances

The height of the labial arch in the removable apparatus depends on the treatment plan. The closer the labial arch runs to the incisal edge, the larger:

  1. A. withdrawal of incisors.
  2. B. backwards inclination of incisors.
  3. C. forward incisal inclination.
  4. D. incisal rotation.
  5. E. distalization of canines.
Hint

Consider the moment produced when a force is applied far from the centre of resistance of the incisor.

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