Replacement of Missing Anterior Teeth in a Patient with Chronic Mouth Breathing and Tongue Thrusting
Joint Authors
Haralur, Satheesh B.
al-Qahtani, Ali Saad
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-12-29
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The loss of anterior teeth has serious functional, esthetic disabilities, in addition to compromising the patients' quality of life.
Various etiologies can be attributed to the anterior tooth loss, including trauma, caries, and periodontal diseases.
The chronic mouth breathing due to nasal adenoids is known to enhance the gingival and periodontal diseases.
The dental literature proves the association of nasal breathing, tongue thrusting, and anterior open bite.
Arch shape and tooth position are primarily determined by the equilibrium of the forces from tongue and perioral musculature.
Increased force from tongue musculature in the tongue thrusting patient leads to flaring of anterior teeth, making them susceptible for periodontal and traumatic tooth loss.
Replacement of the anterior teeth in this patient will also help in restoration of anterior guidance, which is critical for the health of temporomandibular joint, posterior teeth, and musculature.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Haralur, Satheesh B.& al-Qahtani, Ali Saad. 2013. Replacement of Missing Anterior Teeth in a Patient with Chronic Mouth Breathing and Tongue Thrusting. Case Reports in Dentistry،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-496493
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Haralur, Satheesh B.& al-Qahtani, Ali Saad. Replacement of Missing Anterior Teeth in a Patient with Chronic Mouth Breathing and Tongue Thrusting. Case Reports in Dentistry No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-496493
American Medical Association (AMA)
Haralur, Satheesh B.& al-Qahtani, Ali Saad. Replacement of Missing Anterior Teeth in a Patient with Chronic Mouth Breathing and Tongue Thrusting. Case Reports in Dentistry. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-496493
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-496493