Question 246 · LDEK · Crossbite and scissor bite

Indicate true statements regarding laterognathism:

1) is the malocclusion in relation to the Kantorowicz-Izard plane;
2) class III malocclusion is an intraoral finding;
3) functional test result is negative;
4) complete crossbite is an intraoral finding;
5) may results from asymmetric mandibular hypertrophy.
The correct answer is:
  1. A. 1,2,3.
  2. B. 1,4,5.
  3. C. 2,3,5.
  4. D. 3,4,5.
  5. E. 1,3,4.
Hint

Decide whether this lateral mandibular deviation is skeletal or functional — that determines the functional test result and the likely cause.

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