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The Influence of the Tongue on the Development of Dental Malocclusion.
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16 citing papers in PubMed.
- Conceptual growth curves of oropharyngeal soft tissues and craniofacial skeletal structures: clinical implications for pediatric airway management.Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung · 2026Review
- Influence of Habitual Tongue Posture on Tongue Pressure During Swallowing.Journal of oral rehabilitation · 2026Article
- Tongue muscle strength and resting posture across sagittal skeletal patterns in adolescents: a cross-sectional study using mediation analysis and decision tree.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- Minimally invasive management of lower midline diastema: A case report and literature review.Medicine · 2026Review
- Prevalence of Tongue Thrusting in Indian Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Observational Studies.International journal of clinical pediatric dentistry · 2026Article
- Dento-Skeletal Effects of the Myofunctional 8-Appliance in Growing Patients.Clinical and experimental dental research · 2026Article
- Proprioception and Sensorimotor Regulation Across the Day-Night Cycle in Developmental Dyslexia: Toward an Embodied Perspective.Brain sciences · 2026Review
- Data on hyoid bone position in class I and class III malocclusions.Bioinformation · 2026Article
- Zygomatic Screws for Severe Open Bite Closure in a Young Friedreich's Ataxia Patient: A Case Report.Case reports in dentistry · 2026Article
- Impact of Oral Habits on Malocclusion in Pediatric Dental Patients: A Dental Educational Institute-based Cross-sectional Observational Study.International journal of clinical pediatric dentistry · 2025Article
- Craniofacial and Dental Complications Following Total Glossectomy Without Multidisciplinary Follow-Up: A Case Report.Dentistry journal · 2025Article
- Association between tongue position and Dentofacial skeletal patterns: a simplified approach to tongue position assessment.BMC oral health · 2025Article
- Tongue Behavior in Anterior Open Bite-A Narrative Review.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
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- Elucidation of Factors Affecting Anterior Occlusion in Primary Dentition Based on the Japan Environment and Children's Study.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Tongue Behaviors and Their Impact On Mandibular Anterior Structure: A Finite-Element Study.Journal of International Society of Preventive & Community DentistryArticle
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Abstract
The tongue supports the upper dental arch and encourages healthy dental arch development when it rests against the roof of the mouth. On the other hand, over time, malocclusion can result from incorrect tongue position, such as lying low in the mouth or thrusting forward during swallowing or speaking. As a muscular organ, the tongue applies forces to the jaws and teeth that may help with malocclusion or hinder it from aligning properly. The dentition and jaws grow and align according to the way the tongue, teeth, and surrounding structures interact. The tongue's morphogenetic function includes forming the arches and having an important impact on the maxillary complex's development. The tongue frequently assumes a balancing and compensatory function in subsequent phases, functioning more or less like a natural orthodontic bite. In adults, the tongue is able to compensate for problems like open bites, teeth that are out of alignment, or differences in the occlusal and sagittal planes of the spine. In this context, the tongue's ability to sustain occlusion during malocclusion can be considered a compensatory response. This is comparable to how lingual dysfunction may contribute to malocclusion or act as a potential source of recurring orthodontic instability. In order to diagnose and treat orthodontic issues, dental professionals must know the connection between tongue position and dental malocclusion. Malocclusion can be prevented or minimized with early intervention, such as myofunctional therapy to correct tongue position and habits, improving dental health and well-being overall.
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