From digit-sucking-cum-deglutition to deglutition in dentate subjects

• Published in: Orthodontie française Vol. 87; no. 1; p. 89
• Main Author: Fellus, Patrick
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: French
• Published: France 01.03.2016
• Subjects: Deglutition - physiology; Fingersucking; Frontal Lobe - physiology; Humans; Malocclusion - therapy; Mandible - physiology; Neural Pathways - physiology; Sucking Behavior - physiology

Failure to manage function-related problems can lead to failures in the conduct of orthodontic treatment and to poor stability. However, even if the dysfunctions have been diagnosed by the practitioner, he/she will still be dependent on the quality of the rehabilitation. Traditionally, rehabilitatio...