Benítez VJM, Gasca-Argueta G

Language: Spanish
References: 8
Page: 151-153
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ABSTRACT

Deforming oral habits have their origin in the neuromuscular system and are of a complex nature. One such habit, onychophagia, is the act of nail-biting, which can cause lesions to the fingers and lips leading to infections and occlusal alterations. Behavior modification therapy has proved to be a successful means of treatment. This case report demonstrates the role of dentists in the detection of onychophagia and describes a behavior modification therapy aimed at reducing the nail-biting of a 7-year-old female patient who received comprehensive dental care at the Pediatric Dentistry Clinic of the Faculty of Dentistry at the Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México (UAEM). Weekly targets, penalties, sanctions, and positive reinforcements were set, these having been previously agreed to by the mother and the patient. Self-reflection and awareness were achieved in both mother and daughter, resulting in a decrease in the habit.

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