Breastfeeding and non-nutritive sucking patterns related to the prevalence of anterior open bite in primary dentition
OBJECTIVE: Nutritional, immunological and psychological benefts of exclusive breastfeeding for the frst 6 months of life are unequivocally recognized. However, mothers should also be aware of the importance of breastfeeding for promoting adequate oral development. This study evaluated the associatio...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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University of São Paulo
2011-04-01
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| Series: | Journal of Applied Oral Science |
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| Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1678-77572011000200013 |