INBDE (Integrated National Board Dental Examination) Practice Exam

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Does arch length decrease from mixed to permanent dentition?

  1. True

  2. False

The correct answer is: True

The arch length generally decreases from mixed to permanent dentition. During mixed dentition, the jaw bones of children are still growing, leading to a decrease in space for the permanent teeth to come in. This often results in crowded or misaligned teeth. Additionally, the eruption of the third molars (wisdom teeth) during the late teen years can also contribute to a reduction in arch length. However, there may be individual variations and exceptions to this general trend. Option B is incorrect because it suggests that arch length remains the same or increases from mixed to permanent dentition, which is not typically the case.

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