Association between breast-feeding practices and sucking habits: A cross-sectional study of children in their first year of life

In addition to providing nutrition and immunological protection, breast-feeding has positive effects on the development of the infant′s oral cavity. The aim of the present study is to assess breast-feeding patterns and to analyze the influence of breast-feeding practices and maternal soci...

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Main Authors: Moimaz Suzely A, Zina Livia, Saliba Nemre, Saliba Orlando
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2008-09-01
Series:Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry
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Online Access:http://www.jisppd.com/article.asp?issn=0970-4388;year=2008;volume=26;issue=3;spage=102;epage=106;aulast=Moimaz