Simplified Appliance for Lip Biting Habit—A Case Report

Abstract

Lip biting habit can cause severe malocclusions and should be intercepted early in age. The lip bumper device is a helpful treatment as it can stop the habit and prevent the resulting malocclusion. Lip biting habit is intercepted by removable or fixed lip bumper. A simplified appliance for lip biting habit that is easy to fabricate and is more accepted and comfortable for the patient was designed. It consists of a thermoplastic sheet with a labial acrylic pad as in a conventional lip bumper appliance. Improved patient compliance was noted with added advantage of ability to maintain better oral hygiene.