K. Kohli, DDS
Oral
Habits
zDefinition - any repetitive behavior pattern which utilizes the oral cavity.
zTwo
schools of thought
yOld - undesirable, abnormal, & needs to be corrected
immediately
yNew - reflection of growth and maturing oral apparatus
zLearned
patterns of muscular contraction
zAbnormal habits can interfere with regular facial growth (Functional Anatomy Theory)
