Effects of Prolonged Pacifier Habits on Dental Arches

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What did the study find regarding the effects of prolonged pacifier habits on dental arches?

Resulted in positive effects on dental arch development

Resulted in no changes to the dental arches

Resulted in changes different from the effects of digit sucking (correct)

Resulted in similar changes to the effects of digit sucking

What occlusal characteristic showed an increased prevalence as a result of prolonged pacifier habits?

Reduced overbite

Anterior open bite

Decreased overjet

Posterior crossbite (correct)

How long did some changes in dental arch parameters and occlusal characteristics persist after cessation of pacifier or digit habits?

Persisted temporarily

Well beyond cessation (correct)

Not mentioned in the text

Ended immediately after cessation

What was suggested about the current recommendations for discontinuing nonnutritive sucking habits?

May not be optimal in preventing habit-related malocclusions Signup and view all the answers

Based on the text, what did Campbell and Chandler recognize about prolonged finger or thumb sucking habits?

Had deleterious effects on certain occlusal traits Signup and view all the answers

What have some studies suggested about the association between longer breastfeeding and occlusal abnormalities?

Associated with fewer occlusal abnormalities Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference in the effects of prolonged breast-feeding and nonnutritive sucking habits on dental arch parameters and occlusal traits?

Prolonged breast-feeding results in increased mandibular arch width and posterior crossbite prevalence. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is supported by the text regarding the prevalence of posterior crossbites?

Posterior crossbite prevalence increases with prolonged breast-feeding. Signup and view all the answers

What changes are typically observed in dental arch parameters and occlusal traits with prolonged digit habits?

Greater overjet, maxillary arch depth, and anterior open bite. Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the long-term effects of both pacifier and digit habits on dental arch and occlusal characteristics?

Many changes persist well beyond the cessation of the habits. Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between the effects of pacifier habits and digit habits on dental arch parameters?

Pacifier habits cause a decrease in maxillary arch width while digit habits lead to an increase. Signup and view all the answers

How do typical breast-feeding patterns compare to prolonged breast-feeding in terms of effects on dental arch parameters and occlusal characteristics?

Typical breast-feeding patterns have little effect on dental arch parameters or occlusal traits. Signup and view all the answers

What did the study find regarding the prevalence of overjet of 4mm or greater in children with digit habits vs. pacifier habits?

Children with digit habits had a significantly higher prevalence of overjet of 4mm or greater. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it difficult to assess the effects of breastfeeding on dental arch development?

It is challenging to separate the effects of breastfeeding from nonnutritive sucking behaviors. Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of identifying a group of children who engaged in minimal nonnutritive sucking in the study?

To investigate the effects of different lengths of breastfeeding on dental arch measurements. Signup and view all the answers

Were there statistically significant differences in dental arch measurements and prevalence of occlusal traits based on the length of breastfeeding?

No, there were no differences based on breastfeeding duration. Signup and view all the answers

What did the study reveal about occlusal characteristics based on the length of breastfeeding?

No discernable trends were observed in occlusal traits based on breastfeeding length. Signup and view all the answers

How did the study partially control for nonnutritive sucking effects on dental arch development?

By identifying children who engaged in minimal nonnutritive sucking and studying them separately. Signup and view all the answers