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
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Cephalometry
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Longitudinal Studies
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Male
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Malocclusion / classification
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Malocclusion / physiopathology*
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Malocclusion / therapy
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Mouth Breathing / physiopathology
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Recurrence
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Tongue Habits*