title: Modifications of the palatal crib habit-breaker appliance to prevent palatal soft tissue embedment.
abstract: The authors recommended the use of an acrylic palatal button and .040 to .045 inch palatal wires as modifications to the palatal crib appliance. By enhancing the strength of the wire, and providing anterior support, these modifications can reduce the likelihood of the crib becoming embedded in the palatal soft tissues.
authors.affiliation: Pediatric Dentistry, US. Army, Vicenza, Italy.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Gawlik
authors.forename: N W
authors.initials: NW
authors.lastname: Ott
authors.forename: G P
authors.initials: GP
authors.lastname: Mathieu
mesh_terms: D000180:Acrylic Resins; D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005386:Fingersucking / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D010160:Palate, Soft / Q000293:injuries; D013193:Stainless Steel; D013499:Surface Properties
chemical_list: D000180:Acrylic Resins; D013193:Stainless Steel