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Oral Surgery · single question

To CLOSE a large diastema with braces while AVOIDING uncontrolled tipping of the incisors, you should:

  1. Apply more force
  2. Apply less (light, controlled) force
  3. Apply force for more time
  4. Apply force for less time
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Correct answer: B. Apply less (light, controlled) force

  • A. Incorrect. Heavy forces tend to cause uncontrolled tipping and tissue/root damage.
  • B. Correct. Light, continuous (controlled) forces with proper bracket mechanics promote bodily/controlled movement and reduce uncontrolled tipping.
  • C. Incorrect. Duration alone is not the controlling factor for tipping versus bodily movement; force magnitude/moment is.
  • D. Incorrect. Shorter time does not prevent tipping; appropriate light force and moment-to-force ratio do.

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