Orthopedic and orthodontic treatment in a class II division 1 malocclusion for thumb sucking habit

Authors

  • Carlos Calderón Bohórquez
  • Ana Lavado Torres

Keywords:

Malocclusion, Extraoral Traction Appliances, Habits, Fingersucking

Abstract

In the treatment of a malocclusion class II division 1 to designate a specific treatment we have to take notice the age of the patient to consider a redirection of the maxilar complex also the use of appliances for nocive habits like thumb sucking. In this paper presents the case of a 9-year-old patient, with malocclusion II division 1, treated with headgear and a palatal crib.. Skeletal, facial and dental changes were observed.

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Published

2018-09-30

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Reportes de casos/ Case reports

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Calderón Bohórquez C, Lavado Torres A. Orthopedic and orthodontic treatment in a class II division 1 malocclusion for thumb sucking habit. kiru [Internet]. 2018 Sep. 30 [cited 2026 Aug. 31];15(3). Available from: https://portalrevistas.aulavirtualusmp.pe/index.php/Rev-Kiru0/article/view/1401

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