Thumb Sucking Revision Questions Flashcards
1
Q
Occulusal features of sucking habit
A
Proclined of upper anteriors Retroclined of lower anteriors Localised or incomplete anterior open bite narrow arch (upper) Unilateral posterior crossbite
2
Q
How to stop thumb sucking
A
positive reinforcement bitter nail varinsh elastoplast for digit removable habit breaker Socks on hands at night
3
Q
Posterior crossbite with thumb sucking
A
thumb in mouth causes mandible to drop down and the tongue held in lower postion
Sucking action caused by cheeks - narrows maxillary dentition and posterior crossbite