INBDE (Integrated National Board Dental Examination) 2026 – 400 Free Practice Questions to Pass the Exam

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What does a second order bend aim to provide?

torque

position teeth in proper horizontal buccolingual position

provide proper angulation

A second order bend in orthodontics refers to the angulation of the wire to properly align the teeth in the desired position. Torque (A) refers to the force applied to rotate a tooth, which is different from angulation. Positioning the teeth in proper horizontal buccolingual position (B) is important, but it is not specific to a second order bend. Center of rotation (D) refers to the point around which the tooth moves during orthodontic treatment, which is also not specific to a second order bend. Therefore, the correct answer is C provide proper angulation.

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