Authors : Dr. Aishwarya Kambalyal; Dr. Shivanshi Shastri; Dr. Dinesh Rao; Dr. Sunil Panwar

Volume/Issue : Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 9 - September

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/IJISRT24SEP324

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Abstract : This case report presents the successful correction of a tongue thrusting habit in a 8-year-old patient using tongue tamers as the primary therapeutic intervention. The patient exhibited anterior open bite and misaligned dentition, both attributed to chronic tongue thrusting during swallowing and speech. A thorough clinical examination and orthodontic assessment confirmed the need for habit correction to prevent further malocclusion and aid in proper dental development. The treatment plan involved the placement of tongue tamers on the lingual surfaces of the maxillary anterior teeth, aimed at retraining the tongue to adopt a correct posture during swallowing. The patient was also provided with oral habit awareness exercises to reinforce the therapy. Follow-up evaluations at 3, 6, and 12 months revealed a significant reduction in tongue thrusting behavior, with a corresponding improvement in the patient’s dental alignment and closure of the anterior open bite. The successful outcome highlights the effectiveness of tongue tamers in correcting tongue thrusting when used in combination with patient cooperation and regular monitoring. This case supports the use of this minimally invasive intervention for habit correction in growing children, improving both functional and aesthetic dental outcomes.

Keywords : Tongue Tamers, Tongue Thrusting, Invasive.

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