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Abstract: A thorough resource guide to help other families with special needs children, teens or even adults who have gone through rough experiences at a dental office…
Abstract: Bolus propulsion during the normal oral phase of swallowing is thought to be characterised by the sequential elevation of the front, middle, and posterior regions of the dorsum of the tongue…
Abstract: This study investigated the assumption that oral myofunctional services might facilitate remediation of articulation disorders. Subjects were ten 6-year-old elementary school children…
Abstract: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common but still underrecognized disorder. A mandibular repositioning appliance (MRA) is used to treat OSA…
Abstract: Ankyloglossia, commonly referred to as “tongue-tie,” has recently seen surge in cases and awareness with a corresponding increase in diagnosis and treatment.
Abstract: Ankyloglossia is a controversial topic with no standardized treatment guidelines. A retrospective chart review was conducted…
Abstract: Chronic mouth breathing during active craniofacial development of a child may result in anatomical changes that directly affect the airway…
Abstract: Just like there is physiotherapy for the rest of the body, there is ‘Myofunctional Therapy’ for the muscles of the mouth. Substantial amount of evidence is emerging connecting muscle dysfunction with periodic increase in the stress accumulation of oral muscles, just like anywhere else in the body…
Abstract: We conducted an anti-aging medical checkup and health promotion program, including facial mimetic muscle training, in residents of a geriatric medical care facility. Here, we evaluate the physical and mental effects of these activities.
Abstract: The objectives of the current study were to analyze the effects of orofacial myofunctional therapy (OMT) on the treatment of subjects with associated articular and muscular temporomandibular disorders (TMD).,,
Abstract: To evaluate the relationship between facial growth pattern and electromyography (EMG) of facial muscles: anterior temporalis, masseter, buccinators, orbicularis oris, mentalis and anterior digastric…
Abstract: To characterize associations between restricted tongue mobility and maxillofacial development…
Abstract: This article reviews recent research on the esthetics of the smile, covering the attractiveness of the smile, the effect of aging on the smile, oral condition and the smile, personality and smile, and smile exercises…
Abstract: Tongue thrusting, deviate swallowing, mouth breathing, orofacial muscle imbalance, deviate mandibular movement and malocclusion are the most important orofacial dysfunctions underlying disorders of articulation…
Abstract: Tongue thrust, which is an oral reflex associated with sucking behaviour, may cause problems in swallowing, speech, oro-facial development and also drooling…
Abstract: To assess the effectiveness of regular singing exercises in reducing symptoms of snoring and sleep apnoea, a prospective single blinded randomised controlled trial was conducted in the otolaryngology department…
Abstract: To create and validate the content of an orofacial myofunctional assessment protocol for individuals with cleft lip and palate…
Abstract: In this article the authors propose a specific myofunctional therapy protocol for children with Down syndrome…
Abstract: Many practitioners have found that posture training has a positive impact on temporomandibular, or TMD, symptoms. The authors conducted a study to evaluate its effectiveness…
Abstract: The vast majority of health care professionals are unaware of the negative impact of upper airway obstruction (mouth breathing) on normal facial growth and physiologic health…
Abstract: Measurement of the diadochokinetic rate can provide useful information on swallowing rehabilitation in the oral phase by elucidating the speed and regularity of movement of muscles related to the lips, tongue, and chin…
Abstract: This article emphasizes the critical need for information specifically regarding the topic of retained sucking behaviors…
Abstract: In addition to heredity, sucking habits, impaired nasal breathing, and atypical swallowing patterns are considered important factors in the etiology of posterior crossbite. The purpose of this study was to assess irregular orofacial functions to determine their correlation with posterior crossbite…
Abstract: Oropharyngeal and tongue exercises (myofunctional therapy) have been shown to improve obstructive sleep apnea. The study objective is to perform a systematic review, with a meta-analysis, dedicated to snoring outcomes after myofunctional therapy…
Abstract: To systematically review the literature for articles evaluating myofunctional therapy (MT) as treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children and adults and to perform a meta-analysis on the polysomnographic, snoring, and sleepiness data…
Abstract: Review of evidence in support of an oral-facial growth impairment in the development of pediatric sleep apnea in non-obese children…
Abstract: Data in the literature suggest that myofunctional therapy (MT) may be able to play a role in the treatment of children with sleep-disordered breathing (SDB). Our study investigated the effectiveness of MT in reducing respiratory symptoms in children with SDB by modifying tongue tone…
Limited studies suggest that pubertal development may lead to a recurrence of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) despite previous curative surgery. Our study evaluates the impact of myofunctional reeducation in children with SDB referred for adenotonsillectomy, orthodontia, and myofunctional treatment in three different geographic areas…
Abstract: Studies published in the last decade suggest that chewing (or mastication) and other chewing-like activities such as biting, clenching and bruxing, are involved in regulating bone growth, development and maintenance, reducing stress, increasing attention, contributing to better cognition, stabilizing the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)…
Abstract: The aim of this study was to evaluate facial asymmetry and the thickness of the masticatory muscles in young children with normal occlusion and functional posterior crossbite…
Abstract: Closure and long-term retention of anterior open bites are significant concerns for orthodontists and their patients. In this study, we investigated the efficacy of orofacial myofunctional therapy (OMT)…
This study aims to assess the utility of existing instruments for evaluation of restricted tongue mobility, describe normal and abnormal ranges of tongue mobility, and provide evidence in support of a reliable and efficient measure of tongue mobility.
