K. Kohli, DDS
Non-compulsive v/s Compulsive Oral
Habits
zNon-compulsive
yNaturally modified or eliminated through the maturation process.
yNot so entrenched in the child’s behavior that they cannot be not changed in response to the child’s changing physiologic/ psychologic profile.
yResolve on their own and child “grows” out of!
yNo detrimental effects seen.
zCompulsive
yFixated in a child’s behavior pattern.
yMalocclusion frequently results due to persistent and intense habit.
yGenerally reflects a psychologic dependency on certain behavior.
yCompelling reason for the behavior to continue
xInsecurities
xFears
xLack of ego-defense mechanism development
