Question 1 · LDEK · Prevention and early treatment
Indicate the false statement concerning the prophylaxis of finger sucking:
- A. in the case of prolonged finger sucking calming pacifiers should be used.
- B. there are two types of calming pacifiers.
- C. in children with primary dentition and older children the elimination of finger sucking should be based on diet changing and solid food introduction.
- D. in small children sucking habits can be eliminated through reeducation and tongue exercises.
- E. in infants and small children cuffs limiting the movements in the cubital joint can be used.
Hint
Ask which measures actually break a habit (behavioural approach, substitution, physical barriers) and which only support chewing development.
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