Tongue-thrust and the stability of overjet correction

Angle Orthod. 1987 Apr;57(2):121-35. doi: 10.1043/0003-3219(1987)057<0121:TATSOO>2.0.CO;2.

Abstract

Long-term study of incidence of tongue-thrust from age 4 to 18 finds the dysfunction disappearing in some individuals and appearing in others. A small study of the effect of tongue-thrust therapy on stability of overjet correction suggests a beneficial effect.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Cephalometry
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Longitudinal Studies
  • Male
  • Malocclusion / classification
  • Malocclusion / physiopathology*
  • Malocclusion / therapy
  • Mouth Breathing / physiopathology
  • Recurrence
  • Tongue Habits*