Pacifier sucking in a child with cleft palate: occlusal consequences.
The case of a child with a repaired cleft palate and a pacifier habit is presented. The influence of both the cleft and the habit on the malocclusion is discussed. The malocclusion disappeared as the habit ceased.
Romero
Martin
M
Department of Children's Dentistry Clinics, Dental School, Murcia, Spain. martinromero@hispavista.com
Bravo
Luis A
LA
Romero
Pilar
P
D002972:Cleft Palate / Q000503:physiopathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D024343:Open Bite / Q000209:etiology*; D041361:Pacifiers / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013391:Sucking Behavior