Which of the following feature is not seen in tongue thrusting?
High-Yield Explanation
Characteristics of tongue thrusting
Spaced dentition
Primate spaces
Deep bite
Flush terminal plane
Malocclusion
Various malocclusions have been reported to be caused due to tongue thrust. These can further be subdivided as:
a. Features pertaining to the maxilla
Proclination of maxillary anteriors resulting in an increase in overjet.
Generalised spacing between the teeth.
Maxillary constriction.
b. Features pertaining to the mandible
Retroclination or proclination of mandibular teeth depending on the type of tongue thrust present.
c. Intermaxillary relationships
Anterior or posterior open bite based on the posture of the tongue.
Posterior teeth crossbite.