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  • International Journal of Orofacial Myology and Myofunctional Therapy is published by MDPI from Volume 51 Issue 1 (2025). Previous articles were published by another publisher in Open Access under a CC-BY (or CC-BY-NC-ND) licence, and they are hosted by MDPI on mdpi.com as a courtesy and upon agreement with International Association of Orofacial Myology (IAOM).
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1 November 1995

Neurofunctional Reorganization in Myo-Osteo-Dentofacial Disorders: Complementary Roles of Orthodontics, Speech and Myofunctional Therapy

Rua Da Paz, 90, Sao Paulo 04713-000, Brazil

Abstract

A system of therapy for improving nasal breathing, sucking ability, chewing, swallowing, speech and orofacial muscle function is described. The therapeutic exercises do not require conscious cooperation, so they can be used with very young or handicapped children. Novel strategies for helping children overcome damaging oral habits are detailed. Patterns of collaboration between therapist and orthodontist are described for specific malocclusions. Incomplete copy (missing pages 34-35)

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