Authors : Denny J Payapilly, Sunil Sunny, Roshini Sara Rajan, Lincy Stephen Joseph
DOI : 10.18231/j.idjsr.2019.004
Volume : 7
Issue : 1
Year : 2019
Page No : 19-21
Introduction: The purpose of these case reports was to evaluate the thickness of the lower anterior alveolar trough in patients with tongue thrusting habit.
Materials and Methods: Lateral cephalogram and CBCT was evaluated in these patients.
Result: Both lateral cephalogram and CBCT confirmed reduced thickness of anterior trough in patients with tongue thrust habit.
Conclusion: Depending on the thickness of the alveolar bone, the extend of lower incisor retraction could be evaluated.
Keywords: Tongue, alveolar trough, Lateral cephalogram, CBCT.