Malocclusion Is

question 42

Multiple Choice

Malocclusion is:

• A) tooth contact when biting and chewing
• B) the presence of primary teeth in a permanent dentition
• C) an abnormal relationship of the maxillary teeth to the mandibular teeth when occluded
• D) the habitual occlusion or bite of opposing teeth when the mandible is in centric relation

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Definitions:

Symbolic Thinking

The ability to use symbols, language, or other objects to represent and understand abstract concepts.

Egocentrism

A cognitive trait that causes individuals to interpret the world solely from their own perspective, often neglecting others' viewpoints.

Concrete Operational

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development where children aged 7 to 11 years are able to think logically about concrete events and understand the concept of conservation.

Conservation

The principle that certain properties of an object, like volume or mass, remain the same even if its appearance changes, essential to cognitive development in children as identified by Jean Piaget.