Literature DB >> 1881818

An aid to stop thumb sucking: the "Bluegrass" appliance.

B S Haskell1, J R Mink.   

Abstract

A nonpunitive fixed appliance utilizing a Teflon (E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co., Inc., Wilmington, DE) roller is described. The appliance is used in conjunction with a program of positive reinforcement in managing thumb sucking in children 7-13 years of age. It has been used successfully in 24 children, with no cases requiring reinsertion.

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Year:  1991        PMID： 1881818

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  Pediatr Dent        ISSN： 0164-1263            Impact factor:   1.874


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