International Journal of Orofacial Myology and Myofunctional Therapy

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A Review of: Oral Myofunctional Disorders, by Richard H. Barrett and Marvin L. Hanson (1974)

by Ysaye M. Barnwell

Int. J. Orofac. Myol. Myofunct. Ther. 1975, 1(2), 83-84; https://doi.org/10.52010/ijom.1975.1.2.6 - 1 Apr 1975

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Until recently, the literature on tongue thrust was scattered in the various journals of the dental and speech professions [...] Full article

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Gnathology and the Myoprotected Occlusion: A Hypothesis

by Peter J. Picard

Int. J. Orofac. Myol. Myofunct. Ther. 1975, 1(2), 78-82; https://doi.org/10.52010/ijom.1975.1.2.5 - 1 Apr 1975

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Introduction: The concept of mutually-protected occlusion versus a non-protective occlusion has become meaningful in modern dentistry. The terms pertain to the occlusion and disclusion of the teeth during mandibular motion, how the position of teeth can influence jaw movement, and how the movements in turn can be destructive or protective to the gnathostomatic system. Summary: To establish credibility in oral myology, the authors point out that theories must have scientific justification. Numerous areas of needed study are pointed out and emphasis is that these kinds of studies are needed. In the authors’ opinion, the International Association of Oral Myology should be ideally suited to undertake such studies. Full article

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Orofacial Muscle Imbalance: Some Considerations in Referral

by James M. Wood

Int. J. Orofac. Myol. Myofunct. Ther. 1975, 1(2), 72-77; https://doi.org/10.52010/ijom.1975.1.2.2 - 1 Apr 1975

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Orofacial muscle imbalance, with its ancillary disorders of tongue thrust swallow, poor tongue posture habit, mouth breathing, thumb sucking, and other orolingual habits or activities, presents some problems related to the time when a referral should be made. These referrals may originate from the dentist, orthodontist, allergist, otorhinolaryngologist, neurologist, speech pathologist, or the myofunctional clinician, to mention a few. This paper was written to discuss some of the conditions which should be considered in determining if a referral should be made, and if so, to whom? Along with the more typical referral reasons, the referring clinician may wish to consider growth factors, tongue size, patency of the nasal airway and related problems of lisping and tongue thrust, resting postures, diet, masticatory muscle tonus, and signs of neuromuscular dysfunction. Full article

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Palatography and Myo-Functional Therapy

by James L. Case

Int. J. Orofac. Myol. Myofunct. Ther. 1975, 1(2), 65-71; https://doi.org/10.52010/ijom.1975.1.2.1 - 1 Apr 1975

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The purpose of this article is to report on the use of a rather simple method of palatography to supplement clinical inspection in the evaluation of swallowing patterns. This method allows inspection of contact zones made by the tongue against the palatal and dental structures during deglutition. The procedures of direct palatography used in this study were simple, inexpensive, and graphically revealed differences between normal swallowing and tongue thrust swallowing patterns in a manner consistent with clinical evaluation expectancies. These data reveal that direct palatography can be used clinically to support the myo-functional clinician in establishing an accurate evaluation of tongue thrust. Direct palatography also constitutes a graphic record of contact zones between the tongue and the dental-palatal structures during swallowing. Full article

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Int. J. Orofac. Myol. Myofunct. Ther., Volume 1, Issue 2 (April 1975) – 4 articles

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