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oral habits in children - Coggle Diagram

- - - - increased OJ (proclined upper anteriors, retroclined lower anteriors)
      - posterior cross bite due to negative pressure when cheeks suck in, upper molars tipped in because they are on the outside
      - high palatal vault
      - open bite (most common)
    - - magnitude of impact
        
        frequency (hrs/day)
        
        duration (in mths/yrs)
      - shape of pacifier
      - age at cessation
        
        if habits persist into eruption of incisors, effects permanent
  - - - counseling & rewards system
      - reminders (eg. band aid, nail-polish, sock, chilli)
      - adjunctive therapy
        
        E/O eg. ACE bandage, thumb guard
        
        I/O eg. palatal crib, bluegrass appliance which is the roller thingy), they cld be removable
        
        different effectiveness, slide 20