Which of the Following Is a Factor That Makes the Permanent

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a factor that makes the permanent canines stable teeth within the dentition?

• A) Rough crown form
• B) Short root overall
• C) Lingual root concavities
• D) Guideposts during lateral deviation

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Definitions:

Unconscious Defense Mechanisms

Processes that operate at an unconscious level to help an individual reduce anxiety or psychological discomfort.

Defensive Style

The characteristic manner in which an individual habitually copes with stress, threats, and conflicts, often through specific defense mechanisms.

Unconscious Defense Mechanisms

Tactics used by the subconscious mind to alter, deny, or twist reality to guard against anxiety and undesirable tendencies.

Denial

A defense mechanism where confrontation with a reality or fact is avoided by denying the existence of the problem or reality.