DANB General Chairside Practice Test

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An orthodontic positioner is designed to accomplish what main function?

Retain the teeth in their desired position
Facilitate tooth extraction
Align the jaw for surgical procedures
Whiten the teeth during use

The correct answer is: Retain the teeth in their desired position

An orthodontic positioner is primarily designed to retain the teeth in their desired position after orthodontic treatment. This is crucial in the orthodontic process, as it ensures that teeth do not relapse back to their original misaligned positions once braces are removed. The positioner provides active and passive forces to stabilize the teeth, helping maintain the achieved results over time. While the other functions mentioned, like facilitating tooth extraction, aligning the jaw for surgical procedures, or whitening teeth, are relevant to other dental devices or treatments, they are not the primary purpose of an orthodontic positioner. The focus of a positioner is specifically on maintaining tooth alignment post-treatment, as it fits over the teeth and encourages them to stay in the correct orientation during the stabilization phase of orthodontic care.