Prevalence of Tongue Thrusting in Indian Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Observational Studies
Year: 2026
Type: review
Study designs: Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis
Abstract: Introduction: Oral habits such as tongue thrusting can cause deleterious effects on jaw growth and lead to malocclusion. Various studies have been done among various age-groups to check the prevalence of various oral habits. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis (SRMA) is to assess the prevalence of tongue-thrusting habit in Indian children below 18 years of age. Materials and methods: Two researchers searched literature using appropriate keyword combinations in PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar. Observational studies on prevalence of tongue-thrusting habit in Indian population below 18 years of age with full texts in English were included. Subgroup analysis was done based on region (Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Chennai, and Karnataka). Result: : 99.82) was high. Publication bias, assessed using tool by Hoy et al., was low. Conclusion: The prevalence of tongue thrusting in Indian children is 16.12%. The highest prevalence is seen in the state of Rajasthan, and the lowest is seen in Maharashtra state. How to cite this article: Goel S, Mistry L, Jawdekar A. Prevalence of Tongue Thrusting in Indian Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Observational Studies. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2026;19(4):499-506.
Authors: Somya Goel, Laresh Mistry, Ashwin Jawdekar
Institution: Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University)
Language: English
Subfield: Orthodontics
Field: Dentistry
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7140213809