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A patient with severe crowding is evaluated with an intraoral photo AND a lateral cephalogram. All of the following could be true findings EXCEPT:

  1. A normal nasolabial angle
  2. An Angle Class I molar relationship
  3. A convex facial profile
  4. A deviated nose
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Correct answer: D. A deviated nose

  • A. The nasolabial angle is assessable on a lateral cephalogram/profile.
  • B. Molar class can be confirmed from the intraoral photo.
  • C. Profile convexity is read directly from a lateral cephalogram.
  • D. Correct (the EXCEPTION). Nasal deviation is a frontal/transverse finding and CANNOT be assessed on a lateral cephalogram.

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