Orthodontics: practice question

A Dentistry question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Dentistry · Orthodontics

Sample item

Which malocclusion has one or more maxillary teeth positioned lingual to the corresponding mandibular teeth?

Original practice item, not a recalled exam question. Nothing here is recorded.

The answer and the reasoning

B. Abnormal transverse tooth relationship

The essential Orthodontics principle supports Abnormal transverse tooth relationship; it is the option that most directly explains the image characteristic, safe modality choice, or oral-health finding described.

Option by option

  • A. Fungal infection

    Fungal infection can be useful elsewhere but is not the best answer here.

  • B. Abnormal transverse tooth relationship (correct)

    Correct. Abnormal transverse tooth relationship matches the decisive detail in this sample.

  • C. Pulp inflammation

    Pulp inflammation does not fit the stated orthodontics feature.

  • D. Salivary stone

    Salivary stone is unsupported by the imaging or dental information provided.

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What is the answer to this Dentistry question?

The best answer is B, Abnormal transverse tooth relationship. The essential Orthodontics principle supports Abnormal transverse tooth relationship; it is the option that most directly explains the image characteristic, safe modality choice, or oral-health finding described.

Why is "Fungal infection" not the answer?

Fungal infection can be useful elsewhere but is not the best answer here.

Why is "Pulp inflammation" not the answer?

Pulp inflammation does not fit the stated orthodontics feature.

Why is "Salivary stone" not the answer?

Salivary stone is unsupported by the imaging or dental information provided.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Orthodontics in Dentistry. The correct option holds because: Correct. Abnormal transverse tooth relationship matches the decisive detail in this sample.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Orthodontics?

Learn the dental formula, eruption ages and tooth structure once, as tables. Then use the flashcards and the other Dentistry questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.