Tongue and mouth muscle patterns in children with open bite
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study looks at children with an anterior open bite to understand their tongue and mouth muscle patterns. It may help find better ways to treat this condition.
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Who can take part
- Your child has an anterior open bite, meaning the front teeth don't meet when the back teeth are together.
- Your child is in the early or intermediate mixed dentition phase, which means they have some baby teeth and some permanent teeth.
- Your child has not had or is not currently doing orofacial myofunctional therapy (therapy for tongue and mouth muscle patterns).
- Your child has not had or is not currently doing orthodontic treatment (like braces).
- Your child has no congenital abnormalities, syndromes, or surgery needs affecting the mouth or face.
- Your child has no disorders affecting motor skills or cognitive development, and has not had non-nutritive sucking habits (like thumb sucking) in the last 3 months.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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