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THRUSTING FRONT [1 record]

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Record 1 1987-12-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orthodontics
CONT

Habit breakers are appliances which control the tongue muscle and retrain it to a more desirable position. They discourage deforming habits such as thumb sucking or pressing the tongue against the front teeth so as to help prevent a skeletal deformity. Included within the habit breaking category or orthodontic appliances are the following : 1. Thumb Sucking Appliances; 2. Tongue thrusting appliances.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Orthodontie
CONT

Appareillages mobiles rééducateurs : Leur but est de rééduquer une fonction ou de s'opposer à une parafonction.

Spanish

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