Open AccessConfirmational study: a positive-based thumb and finger sucking elimination program
Author(s) -
Shari E Green
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
the international journal of orofacial myology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2694-2526
pISSN - 0735-0120
DOI - 10.52010/ijom.2010.36.1.5
Subject(s) - thumb , certification , numerical digit , psychology , medicine , dentistry , orthodontics , surgery , mathematics , arithmetic , political science , law
This article emphasizes the critical need for information specifically regarding the topic of retained sucking behaviors. The study aimed to confirm results provided by Van Norman of 723 subjects in 1997. Parent surveys were collected on 441 subjects who received an orofacial myofunctional treatment program provided by one certified orofacial myologist. Results of this study do confirm that retained digit sucking behavior may be addressed successfully and expediently by a program based on positive behavior modification techniques.