The effect of a tongue on lower anterior alveolar trough- A clinical case report

Introduction: The purpose of these case reports was to evaluate the thickness of the lower anterior alveolar trough in patients with tongue thrusting habit. Materials and Methods: Lateral cephalogram and CBCT was evaluated in these patients. Result: Both lateral cephalogram and CBCT confirmed reduced thickness of anterior trough in patients with tongue thrust habit. Conclusion: Depending on the thickness of the alveolar bone, the extend of lower incisor retraction could be evaluated.