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Which of the following feature is not seen in tongue thrusting?

A
Spaced dentition
B
Crowding and crossbite
C
Open bite
D
Flush terminal plane
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.

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