Influence of Digit Sucking Habit on Masseter Muscle Thickness and Upper Airway Dimensions in Nigerian Children
Background: Digit sucking habit (DSH) generates functional forces that can influence craniofacial morphology. Although the dental effects have been widely reported, its influence on the masseter muscle thickness (MMT) and upper airway (UA) dimensions is not well known. Methods: Thirty (30) childre...
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Main Authors: | Ada Njokanma (Author), Olayinka Otuyemi (Author), Kikelomo Kolawole (Author) |
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Nigerian Dental Association,
2023-11-01T00:00:00Z.
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