none 10.31254/dentistry.2022.7304 BioMed Research Publishers BioMed Research Publishers 16195 144369919 314763 20230119235425554 10.31254 2023-01-19T23:54:38Z 2023-01-19T23:54:32Z 0 International Journal of Dentistry Research Int J Dentistry Res. 25813218 10.31254/dentistry http://www.dentistryscience.com/ 12 31 2022 7 3 Mangetri Fasale https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0329-2064 Dinesh Rao https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1794-3334 Sunil Panwar https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3642-5863 Oral habits are those that are repeatedly performed thereby causing deleterious effects on the teeth and the adjoining oral tissues. In addition to or as a substitute for thumb sucking, lip sucking or biting is often observed. An orthodontic lip bumper, designed to intercept dental and occlusal problems, is a fixed or removable functional appliance. In this case report, the habit was treated using fixed lip bumper, lip exercises and habitual therapy conducted by both parents and the child. Parental encouragement and constant reminders combined with the child’s co-operation in wearing the appliance and performing the advised lip exercises regularly are significant factors in the success of this treatment. 12 31 2022 59 62 1 10.31254/BIOMED-CROSSMARK-POLICY www.biomedresearch.org false 10.31254/dentistry.2022.7304 http://www.dentistryscience.com/IJDR_202273_04.pdf