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TREATMENT OF THUMB SUCKING HABIT IN CHILDREN

ÇOCUKLARDA PARMAK EMME ALIŞKANLIĞININ TEDAVİSİ

Ayşe Gizem Kertmen(İSTANBUL KENT ÜNİVERSİTESİ, DİŞ HEKİMLİĞİ FAKÜLTESİ)0009-0000-8434-8482
Melis Araz Topuz(İSTANBUL KENT ÜNİVERSİTESİ, DİŞ HEKİMLİĞİ FAKÜLTESİ)0009-0000-5196-0544
Pages
14–22
Publication Date
2025-03-07
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This study examines the causes, effects, and treatment methods of thumb-sucking habits commonly observed in children.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Thumb-sucking is often associated with various physiological and psychological factors, such as hunger, stress, hyperactivity, and the irritation caused by teething.
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Key Findings & Data:The negative impacts of thumb-sucking on oral structures vary depending on the duration, intensity, and frequency of the habit.
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Conclusion & Impact:This study examines the causes, effects, and treatment methods of thumb-sucking habits commonly observed in children.
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⚙️Variables:Alışkanlık · Parmak Emme · Ön-açık Kapanış

Abstract

Thumb-sucking is often associated with various physiological and psychological factors, such as hunger, stress, hyperactivity, and the irritation caused by teething. The negative impacts of thumb-sucking on oral structures vary depending on the duration, intensity, and frequency of the habit. Prolonged thumb-sucking can lead to dental malocclusions such as protrusion, retrusion, open bite, and jaw misalignment. Treatment approaches differ based on the child’s age, the severity of the habit, and the child’s level of motivation. Methods include counseling, reminder therapy, reward systems, physical deterrents, and orthodontic appliance use. Orthodontic devices such as palatal crib, quad helix, and bluegrass appliances provide effective solutions for treating thumb-sucking habits. Additionally, stress factors and family dynamics should be considered during the treatment process. This study examines the causes, effects, and treatment methods of thumb-sucking habits commonly observed in children.

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Parmak emme, genellikle açlık, stres, hiperaktivite, diş sürme dönemindeki kaşıntı gibi farklı fizyolojik ve psikolojik faktörlerle ilişkilendirilmektedir. Parmak emmenin ağız yapısı üzerindeki olumsuz etkileri, alışkanlığın süresi, şiddeti ve sıklığına bağlı olarak değişiklik göstermektedir. Uzun süreli parmak emme alışkanlığı, dişlerde protrüzyon, retrüzyon, ön açık kapanış ve çene bozuklukları gibi dental maloklüzyonlara neden olabilir. Tedavi yaklaşımları, çocuğun yaşına, alışkanlığın şiddetine ve çocuğun motivasyon düzeyine göre farklılık göstermektedir. Tedavi yöntemleri arasında konuşarak alışkanlığı bırakma, hatırlatıcı tedavi, ödüllendirme yöntemi, yardımcı/engelleyici tedavi ve ortodontik aparey kullanımı yer almaktadır. Özellikle palatal crib, quad helix, bluegrass gibi ortodontik apareyler, parmak emme alışkanlığının tedavisinde etkili çözümler sunmaktadır. Ek olarak, çocukların yaşadığı stres faktörleri ve aile içi dinamikler de tedavi sürecinde dikkate alınmalıdır. Bu çalışma, çocuklarda yaygın olarak görülen parmak emme alışkanlığının nedenleri, etkileri ve tedavi yöntemlerini incelemektedir.

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Kertmen, A. G., Topuz, M. A. (2025). TREATMENT OF THUMB SUCKING HABIT IN CHILDREN. Dental and Medical Journal - Review, Cilt: 7 Sayı: 1, 14–22. https://ajindex.com/articles/1472744

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