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[Orthodontic therapy in the early childhood using pacifier?]
Cornelia Filippi1, Andreas Filippi, Carlalberta Verna
1Schulzahnklinik Basel, Öffentliche Zahnkliniken Basel-Stadt, Basel, Switzerland.
Swiss Dental Journal
|September 25, 2015
Summary
This study suggests a novel pacifier may help correct open bite, cross-bite, and infantile swallowing in young children. Early intervention with this pacifier shows promising results in improving dental and swallowing patterns.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Oral Myology
Context:
- Dental malocclusions like open bite and lateral cross-bite, along with persistent infantile swallowing, are common in young children.
- Oral habits such as thumb sucking and bottle feeding frequently contribute to or exacerbate these conditions.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the efficacy of a new pacifier design in mitigating the development of open bite, cross-bite, and tongue dysfunction.
- To present a case series demonstrating the impact of early intervention using this pacifier on pediatric malocclusions and swallowing patterns.
Summary:
- Three pediatric cases using a novel pacifier were observed over 24 months, starting between the ages of 2 and 5 years.
- Results indicated a reduction in open bite and posterior cross-bite, alongside a transition from infantile to mature swallowing patterns.
- The pacifier intervention appears simple and potentially cost-effective for managing these pediatric oral issues.
Impact:
- The findings suggest a promising, non-invasive approach for early orthodontic and functional oral habit correction in children.
- Further longitudinal studies with larger populations are necessary to validate the reproducibility and long-term effectiveness of this pacifier intervention.