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doi: 10.1597/03-041.1
The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal: Vol. 42, No. 2, pp. 218–219.

Pacifier Sucking in a Child With Cleft Palate: Occlusal Consequences
Martin Romero, M.D., D.D.S., Ph.D.
Luis A. Bravo, M.D., D.D.S., Ph.D.
Pilar Romero, D.D.S.

Dr. M. Romero is the Head and P. Romero is Assistant Professor, Department of Children's Dentistry Clinics, and Dr. Bravo is Head of the Department of Orthodontics, Dental School, Murcia, Spain

Submitted March 2003; Accepted December 2003.

Objective: The case of a child with a repaired cleft palate and a pacifier habit is presented. The influence of both the cleft and the habit on the malocclusion is discussed. The malocclusion disappeared as the habit ceased.

KEY WORDS:cleft palate, malocclusion, pacifier

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