Over the years, several methods for correcting tongue thrust have been introduced. However, the correction of the habit of tongue thrust with removable and fixed tongue crib in any clinical situation has always been a matter of concern. This article presents a placement of modified lingual arch with tongue crib for correction of tongue thrust and also the improper positioning of tongue with a class I malocclusion in an adult patient. Keywords: tongue, thrust, crib, lingual, mandibular, modified.
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