Lip bumper is used for:
Correct Answer: For lip biting & hyperactive rnentalis
Description: Lip Bumper
Lip bumper is an appliance that makes use of the tonicity of the lip. The lip trap and excessive lip activity can be helped with a lip bumper which prevents lip pressure on the lower incisor; their labial position gets normalised with tongue pressure. The lost arch length can also be gained with this method.
Key Concept:
The lip trap and excessive lip activity can be helped with a lip bumper which prevents lip pressure on the lower incisor.
Reference: Orthodontics: Diagnosis and Management of Malocclusion and
Dentofacial Deformities 3rd ed Om P. Kharbanda pdf no 736
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Dental
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