Evaluation of RURS elbow guard in the management of thumb-sucking habit in children with and without intellectual disability

ConclusionThe RURS elbow guard was found to be an efficient appliance in treating thumb-sucking among children who had mild to moderate intellectual disabilities. RURS elbow guard was equally efficient as an intraoral crib appliance in managing thumb-sucking habits in children without intellectual disabilities.

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Source: European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry - January 28, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research