Question 135 · LDEK · Etiology of malocclusion
Tonsillar hypertrophy can lead to the development of:
- A. crossbite.
- B. class III malocclusion.
- C. class II malocclusion.
- D. deep bite.
- E. open bite.
Hint
Enlarged palatine tonsils narrow the oropharynx; think how the child repositions the tongue and mandible to breathe.
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