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The type of
malocclusion
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produced by the
habit is
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dependant on the
following
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variables
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Position of the
digit/pacifier
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etc.
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Associated
orofacial muscle
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contraction force
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y |
Mandibular
position during
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sucking
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y |
Facial skeletal
genetic pattern
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y |
Amount,
frequency, & duration
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of force applied
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