The Silent Push: Understanding the Tongue Thrusting

Authors

  • Jilu Jessy Abraham MDS, Reader, Department of Periodontics, Mahe Institute of Dental Sciences, Chalakkara, Mahe- 673310, India Author
  • Anil Melath MDS, Principal & HOD, Department of Periodontics, Mahe Institute of Dental Sciences, Chalakkara, Mahe- 673310, India Author
  • Hemalatha MDS, Reader, Department of Periodontics, Mahe Institute of Dental Sciences, Chalakkara, Mahe- 673310, India Author
  • Aliya Farhath Final Year Student, Mahe Institute of Dental Sciences, Chalakkara, Mahe- 673310, India Author
  • Netra Nandhana Final Year Student, Mahe Institute of Dental Sciences, Chalakkara, Mahe- 673310, India Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47363/gj9smp43

Keywords:

Tongue Thrusting, Anatomy and Physiology, Oral Preparatory

Abstract

The development and preservation of periodontal health are significantly influenced by oral habits [1]. Habits including tongue thrusting, mouth breathing, bruxism, and incorrect teeth brushing methods can all lead to the development and advancement of periodontal diseases [2]. If these parafunctional behaviors are not treated, they may cause tissue damage, inflammation, and eventually attachment loss by applying aberrant stresses to the periodontal structures [3]. For early diagnosis, prevention, and successful periodontal therapy, it is essential to comprehend the effects of these behaviors.

Author Biographies

  • Jilu Jessy Abraham, MDS, Reader, Department of Periodontics, Mahe Institute of Dental Sciences, Chalakkara, Mahe- 673310, India

    Jilu Jessy Abraham, MDS, Reader, Department of Periodontics, Mahe Institute of Dental Sciences, Chalakkara, Mahe- 673310, India.

  • Anil Melath, MDS, Principal & HOD, Department of Periodontics, Mahe Institute of Dental Sciences, Chalakkara, Mahe- 673310, India

    MDS, Principal & HOD, Department of Periodontics, Mahe Institute of Dental Sciences, Chalakkara, Mahe- 673310, India.

  • Hemalatha, MDS, Reader, Department of Periodontics, Mahe Institute of Dental Sciences, Chalakkara, Mahe- 673310, India

    MDS, Reader, Department of Periodontics, Mahe Institute of Dental Sciences, Chalakkara, Mahe- 673310, India.

  • Aliya Farhath, Final Year Student, Mahe Institute of Dental Sciences, Chalakkara, Mahe- 673310, India

    Final Year Student, Mahe Institute of Dental Sciences, Chalakkara, Mahe- 673310, India.

  • Netra Nandhana, Final Year Student, Mahe Institute of Dental Sciences, Chalakkara, Mahe- 673310, India

    Final Year Student, Mahe Institute of Dental Sciences, Chalakkara, Mahe- 673310, India.

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Published

2025-11-22