Oral Habits – Classification, Etiology, and Principles of Intervention in Childhood (2024) NA

Description

An introductory analysis of repetitive behaviors utilizing the oral cavity, focusing on habits acquired during early childhood that may harm dental occlusion or supporting structures (pernicious oral habits). Content includes classification systems (e.g., William James, Morris and Bohana), specific habit types (Thumb Sucking, Tongue Thrust, Bruxism), critical points for treatment planning, and etiological theories behind thumb sucking (Psychosexual theory, Oral Drive theory).