Question 142 · LDEK · Etiology of malocclusion
Tonsil hypertrophy may result in:
- A. class III malocclusion.
- B. class II malocclusion.
- C. cross bite.
- D. deep bite.
- E. B and C are true.
Hint
Enlarged palatine tonsils make the child push the tongue and mandible forward to enlarge the airway.
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