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Case Reports
. 2015 Jan-Apr;8(1):82-6.
doi: 10.5005/jp-journals-10005-1289. Epub 2015 Apr 28.

Three-Alarm System: Revisited to treat Thumb-sucking Habit

Raghavendra M Shetty  1 , Manoj Shetty  2 , N Shridhar Shetty  3 , Anushka Deoghare  4
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Three-Alarm System: Revisited to treat Thumb-sucking Habit

Raghavendra M Shetty et al. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent. 2015 Jan-Apr.

Abstract

Thumb and digit-sucking habits or non-nutritive sucking are considered to be the most prevalent among oral habits. Most children stop thumb sucking on their own. If the habit continues beyond 3 to 4 years of age, it not only affects the dental occlusion, but the shape of the thumb/digit may be altered as well. This article presents the management of thumb sucking by modified RURS, elbow guard incorporated with revised 'three-alarm' system. How to cite this article: Shetty RM, Shetty M, Shetty NS, Deoghare A. Three-Alarm System: Revisited to treat Thumb-sucking Habit. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2015;8(1):82-86.

Keywords: Finger sucking; RURS’ elbow guard.; Three-alarm system; Thumb sucking.

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Keratinization and callus formation on the left thumb
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Intraoral view exhibiting mild open bite
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Impression making of the elbow using vinyl polysiloxane putty impression material
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Cast obtained from the impression
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Two layers of modelling wax adapted over the cast as a spacer
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Acrylic elbow guard with musical chip and speaker on the outer surface of acrylic elbow guard
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Acrylic elbow guard with switch button on the inner surface of the acrylic elbow guard
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Acrylic elbow guard after placement of a layer of sponge
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Patient wearing modified RURS’ elbow guard
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