particularly in children. Miniscrew-Supported Palatal Crib (MSPC): An orthodontic appliance that uses miniscrews to support a crib designed to prevent tongue thrusting and help close an open bite.

Children with a finger sucking habit, as well as those with low rates of breastfeeding, were more susceptible to overjet and open bite. Children with a pacifier sucking habit were more susceptible ...