Association between malocclusion, tongue position and speech distortion in mixed-dentition schoolchildren: an epidemiological study

• Main Authors: Débora do Canto ASSAF (Author), Jessica Klöckner KNORST (Author), Angela Ruviaro BUSANELLO-STELLA (Author), Vilmar Antônio FERRAZZO (Author), Luana Cristina BERWIG (Author), Thiago Machado ARDENGHI (Author), Mariana MARQUEZAN (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: University of São Paulo, 2021-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Malocclusions are highly prevalent in childhood and adolescence, being considered a public health problem worldwide, in addition to be considered an important predictor in the tongue position and speech disorders. Objective Evaluate the association of malocclusions with tongue po...