Orthodontics — Key differences for NEET MDS
Lip repair = 10 weeks Rule of 10. Palate repair = 18 months. Alveolar bone graft = 9-11 years mixed dentition. NAM = Nasoalveolar molding presurgical. Millard rotation advancement = lip repair technique. Wardill-Kilner push-back = palate repair. Simonarts band = intact tissue in cleft.
📖 Read full notes →Most common relapse = lower anterior crowding. Bonded retainer = permanent fixed retainer. Hawley retainer = removable with labial bow. Circumferential supracrestal fiberotomy prevents rotational relapse. Vacuum formed retainer = Essix = clear overlay. Relapse causes: late mandibular growth, soft tissue pressure, periodontal fiber recoil.
📖 Read full notes →NEET MDS frequently tests the ability to differentiate between related topics. Understanding the key differences between Cleft Palate Orthodontics and Retention & Relapse in Orthodontics is crucial for scoring well. Questions may test diagnostic features, treatment approaches, or characteristic findings.