The thumb-sucking deterrent and orthodontic retainer appliance

From Volume 3, Issue 4, October 2010 | Pages 123-124

Abstract

This case report illustrates a simple and effective removable thumb-sucking deterrent appliance used to treat an 18-year-old female. The thumb-sucking deterrent appliance described is easy to fabricate, requires little adjustment chairside and could easily be used in general dental practice in motivated patients.

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