Question 178 · LDEK · Etiology of malocclusion
Which of the following are parafunctions?
1) finger sucking;
2) pacifier sucking;
3) gnashing of teeth;
4) infantile type of swallowing;
5) constitutional breathing.
The correct answer is:
2) pacifier sucking;
3) gnashing of teeth;
4) infantile type of swallowing;
5) constitutional breathing.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,2,3.
- B. 1,2,4.
- C. 1,4,5.
- D. 2,4,5.
- E. 3,4,5.
Hint
Separate habits that serve no physiological purpose from disturbed natural functions such as swallowing and breathing.
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