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Management of Persistent Thumb-Sucking Habit Using a Modified Thumb Guard Appliance: A Case Report
Sandisha S Sudrik1, N D Shashikiran1, Namrata Gaonkar1
1Department of Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry, School of Dental Sciences, Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth, Karad, IND.
Cureus
|July 27, 2026
Summary
A modified thumb guard appliance effectively stopped thumb sucking in a 5-year-old boy. This removable device offers a patient-friendly alternative for managing persistent oral habits and preventing dentofacial changes.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Orthodontics
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Persistent thumb sucking in children can lead to adverse dentofacial changes, including increased overjet and anterior open bite.
- Early intervention is crucial to prevent the progression of malocclusions associated with prolonged digit-sucking habits.