Breastfeeding and non-nutritive sucking patterns related to the prevalence of anterior open bite in primary dentition

• Main Authors: Camila Campos Romero (Author), Helio Scavone-Junior (Author), Daniela Gamba Garib (Author), Flávio Augusto Cotrim-Ferreira (Author), Rívea Inês Ferreira (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: University of São Paulo, 2011-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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OBJECTIVE: Nutritional, immunological and psychological benefts of exclusive breastfeeding for the frst 6 months of life are unequivocally recognized. However, mothers should also be aware of the importance of breastfeeding for promoting adequate oral development. This study evaluated the associatio...