Thumb Sucking Revision Questions Flashcards

1
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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
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2
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How to stop thumb sucking

A
positive reinforcement 
bitter nail varinsh
elastoplast for digit
removable habit breaker
Socks on hands at night
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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

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