Question 222 · LDEK · Class II malocclusions

Pseudo distocclusion is characterised by:

1) increase of SNA angle;
2) normal SNA angle and increased ANB angle;
3) decreased SNB angle;
4) I or II Angle’s class;
5) I or II canine class;
6) hypotonic lower lip.
The correct answer is:
  1. A. 2,3,6.
  2. B. 1,4.
  3. C. 3,4,5.
  4. D. 1,4,6.
  5. E. 2,3,4.
Hint

In a pseudo Class II the mandible is normally placed; the Class II appearance comes from the maxilla or upper arch being too far forward.

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