Question 199 · LDEK · Crossbite and scissor bite

Choose false statements regarding the scissors bite:

  1. A. broadening of the dental arch is observed.
  2. B. narrowing of the dental arch might occur.
  3. C. protrusion of the upper incisors or their retrusion.
  4. D. facial features show disproportion in width of upper and lower face.
  5. E. none of the above mentioned.
Hint

Scissor bite is a transverse problem; check whether each listed feature can actually occur with it.

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