B3427 - The effect of historic digit sucking on facial shape at 15 years of age - 16/12/2019
B number:
B3427
Principal applicant name:
Stephen Richmond | Cardiff University (UK)
Co-applicants:
Rashed Alrashed, Dr Renata Medeiros Mirra, Dr Damian Farnell, Dr Alexei Zhurov
Title of project:
The effect of historic digit sucking on facial shape at 15 years of age.
Proposal summary:
A previous study in 350 6-year-old children has suggested that digit sucking has no effect on craniofacial parameters but may affect occlusal development. It is reasonable to expect that if digit sucking has an effect on the dentition this also should also influence facial shape. We have a large sample and we should be able to determine whether the frequency of digit sucking and hand used have and long-lasting changes in face shape.
1. Campos MPMS, Valença PAM, Silva GMD, Lima MC, Jamelli SR, Góes
PSA. Influence of head and linear growth on the development of malocclusion at six years of age: a cohort study. Braz Oral Res. 2018 Oct 11;32:e98.
Impact of research:
Very little data has been explored on digit sucking in a large cohort.
Date proposal received:
Tuesday, 10 December, 2019
Date proposal approved:
Monday, 16 December, 2019
Keywords:
Anthropology, Facial shape and habits, Face shape, Face - face shape