Consequences of Thumb Sucking Habit among School Going Children: A Cross Sectional Study
Background: Thumb-sucking, a non-nutritive sucking behavior, is a natural reflex seen in infants but can persist into childhood if not addressed leading to various dental and orofacial issues, including malocclusion, dental arch deformities, speech difficulties, and facial asymmetry. The aim of the...
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Update Dental College
2023-10-01
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Series: | Update Dental College Journal |
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Online Access: | https://banglajol.info/index.php/UpDCJ/article/view/68554 |