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Digit-Sucking: A Review of the Literature, Clinical Observations and Treatment Recommendations

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Rosemarie A. Van Norman
Int. J. Orofac. Myol. Myofunct. Ther. 1997, 23(1), 14-34; https://doi.org/10.52010/ijom.1997.23.1.5
Submission received: 1 November 1997 / Revised: 1 November 1997 / Accepted: 1 November 1997 / Published: 1 November 1997

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The purpose of this paper is to share information about the digit-(thumb/finger) sucking behavior including how it begins; the biological, psychological and physiological connections; how it becomes perpetuated; problems related to prolonged sucking activity; guidelines for referral; and considerations for appropriate patient selection to enhance successful therapy [...]

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Van Norman, R.A. Digit-Sucking: A Review of the Literature, Clinical Observations and Treatment Recommendations. Int. J. Orofac. Myol. Myofunct. Ther. 1997, 23, 14-34. https://doi.org/10.52010/ijom.1997.23.1.5

AMA Style

Van Norman RA. Digit-Sucking: A Review of the Literature, Clinical Observations and Treatment Recommendations. International Journal of Orofacial Myology and Myofunctional Therapy. 1997; 23(1):14-34. https://doi.org/10.52010/ijom.1997.23.1.5

Chicago/Turabian Style

Van Norman, Rosemarie A. 1997. "Digit-Sucking: A Review of the Literature, Clinical Observations and Treatment Recommendations" International Journal of Orofacial Myology and Myofunctional Therapy 23, no. 1: 14-34. https://doi.org/10.52010/ijom.1997.23.1.5

APA Style

Van Norman, R. A. (1997). Digit-Sucking: A Review of the Literature, Clinical Observations and Treatment Recommendations. International Journal of Orofacial Myology and Myofunctional Therapy, 23(1), 14-34. https://doi.org/10.52010/ijom.1997.23.1.5

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