The purpose of this paper is to determine if digit sucking causes root resorption on primary central incisors. Randomly selected dental records of 98 patients, ages two to four years, were exam/ned. The presence or absence of a digit habit, as determined from the history, was compared to anterior occlusal radiographs for evidence of root resorption on maxillary primary central incisors. The thr...

INTRODUCTION The aim of this study was to assess unilateral posterior crossbite, sucking habits, orofacial functions, and otolaryngological findings in the deciduous dentition. These findings would allow us to establish a preventive program for posterior crossbite, based on interceptive treatment at an early stage of dental development. We would determine the predictive value for posterior cros...

The purpose of this study is to examine various maxillary and mandibular dental arch parameters in 122 infants over an 18-month period. The subjects were grouped according to their feeding and sucking method as follows: 1. breast fed, 2. breast fed and functional exerciser, 3. functional nipple and exerciser, 4. conventional nipple, 5. conventional nipple and pacifier, and 6. residual group. Th...