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Habits in primary dentitions are not uncommon. This article describes management of a 4 year old child with anterior
open bite. Patient had anterior open bite with tongue thrusting habit. Patient also had a history of bottle feeding for 1
year. A modified tongue thrusting habit breaking appliance was given for 6 months. Patient was advis...
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