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Use of Edibles as Effective Tools in Myofunctional Therapy: A Pilot Study [PDF]

Diagnostics
Aim: The aim of this retrospective study is to explore the introduction of edible spread cream and small candies as tools to improve motivation and compliance in young children undergoing myofunctional therapy, with the purpose of optimizing oral ...
Sabina Saccomanno, Vincenzo Quinzi, Federica Santori, Alessia Pisaneschi, Simone Ettore Salvati, Licia Coceani Paskay, Maria Chiara Marci, Giuseppe Marzo   +7 more
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Obstructive sleep apnea: focus on myofunctional therapy [PDF]

Nature and Science of Sleep, 2018
Cláudia Maria de Felício,1,2 Franciele Voltarelli da Silva Dias,1,2 Luciana Vitaliano Voi Trawitzki1,2 1Department of Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, School of Medicine of Ribeirão Preto, University of S&
de Felício CM, da Silva Dias FV, Trawitzki LVV   +2 more
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Lingual frenuloplasty with myofunctional therapy: Exploring safety and efficacy in 348 cases [PDF]

Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology, 2019
Background Ankyloglossia is a condition of altered tongue mobility due to the presence of restrictive tissue between the undersurface of the tongue and the floor of mouth.
Soroush Zaghi, Sanda Valcu‐Pinkerton, Mia Jabara, Leyli Norouz‐Knutsen, Chirag Govardhan, Joy Moeller, Valerie Sinkus, Rebecca S. Thorsen, Virginia Downing, Macario Camacho, Audrey Yoon, William M. Hang, Brian Hockel, Christian Guilleminault, Stanley Yung‐Chuan Liu   +14 more
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Evaluating the Impact of Myofunctional Therapy on Orthodontic Treatment Outcomes

Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences
Background: Myofunctional therapy has gained attention as a potential adjunct to orthodontic treatment, focusing on improving orofacial muscle function and balance.
Faisal Ali bin Abbooud AlQhtani
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Passive myofunctional therapy applied on children with obstructive sleep apnea: A 6-month follow-up

Journal of the Formosan Medical Association, 2017
Myofunctional therapy is one of the recommended treatments for obstructive sleep apnea, but the level of compliance has often been low in children. This study aims to investigate the therapeutic effect of passive myofunctional therapy using an oral ...
Li-Chuan Chuang, Yun-Chia Lian, Michèle Hervy-Auboiron, Christian Guilleminault, Yu-Shu Huang   +4 more
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Low Tongue Posture Improvement Effect of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy Comprehensive Study of Nasal Ventilation Condition Using Computational Fluid Dynamics and Dental Arch Morphology. [PDF]

Orthod Craniofac Res
ABSTRACT Objectives Oral myofunctional therapy (OMFT) has been proposed as a potential treatment for improving low tongue posture (LTP) and alleviating obstructive sleep apnea. However, its effectiveness remains uncertain. This study aimed to quantify the effects of OMFT on LTP.
Maeo K, Kitamura T, Kohira W, Suzuki Y, Yamakawa Y, Ueda K, Ishii H, Kanomi R, Iwasaki T.   +8 more
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Lingual and Maxillary Labial Frenuloplasty with Myofunctional Therapy as a Treatment for Mouth Breathing and Snoring [PDF]

Case Reports in Otolaryngology, 2019
Chronic mouth breathing may adversely affect craniofacial development in children and may result in anatomical changes that directly impact the stability and collapsibility of the upper airway during sleep.
Chirag Govardhan, Janine Murdock, Leyli Norouz-Knutsen, Sanda Valcu-Pinkerton, Soroush Zaghi   +4 more
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The Role of Myofunctional Therapy in Pediatric Dentistry

Journal of the California Dental Association
Myofunctional therapy is a specialized treatment aimed at correcting orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMDs), addressing muscle dysfunction and improper oral habits.
Cherish K. Leung, Megan Van Noy
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Myofunctional Therapy for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis [PDF]

International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology
Introduction Given the severity with which obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) syndrome can affect the patient's health, many therapies have been presented to minimize the occurrence of episodes of airway obstruction during sleep.
Lucas Gabriel dos Anjos Ferreira, Vanessa Souza Gigoski de Miranda, Maria Eduarda Pedroso Baseggio, Miriam Allein Zago Marcolino, Deisi Cristina Gollo Marques Vidor   +4 more
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Effect of orofacial myofunctional therapy along with preformed appliances on patients with mixed dentition and lip incompetence [PDF]

BMC Oral Health, 2022
Background Various preformed early orthodontic appliances for correcting oral habits and training orofacial muscles have emerged on the market. However, there are few reports on the effectiveness of these appliances for orofacial myofunctional training ...
Xue Yang, Guangyun Lai, Jun Wang
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