International Journal of Orofacial Myology and Myofunctional Therapy

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The Effectiveness of Oral Myofunctional Therapy in Improving Patients’ Ability to Swallow Pills

by Roberta B. Pierce

Int. J. Orofac. Myol. Myofunct. Ther. 1997, 23(1), 50-51; https://doi.org/10.52010/ijom.1997.23.1.8 - 1 Nov 1997

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The data in this report was obtained from the clinical charts of 100 patients who had orofacial myology evaluation/ consultation and subsequent therapy in the office of the author from January 1990 through June 1996. Of the 100 patient charts which were analyzed, [...] Read more.

The data in this report was obtained from the clinical charts of 100 patients who had orofacial myology evaluation/ consultation and subsequent therapy in the office of the author from January 1990 through June 1996. Of the 100 patient charts which were analyzed, 39 reported difficulty swallowing pills at the initial evaluation. All 100 patients were able to swallow pills easily at the conclusion of ten to twelve lessons of tongue thrust therapy. "Ability to swallow pills" is a "functional outcome" of tongue thrust therapy. [excerpts from article] Full article

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Clinical Exchange: Lingual Frenums and Frenectomies

by Trudy Wilder and April Gelesko

Int. J. Orofac. Myol. Myofunct. Ther. 1997, 23(1), 47-49; https://doi.org/10.52010/ijom.1997.23.1.7 - 1 Nov 1997

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Clinical experience has taught the orofacial myologist that sometimes exercises can stretch restrictive lingual frenums; sometimes surgical intervention is necessary. The authors present two case studies to illustrate the different scenarios. Full article

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The Effectiveness of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy in Improving Dental Occlusion

by Kimberly K. Benkert

Int. J. Orofac. Myol. Myofunct. Ther. 1997, 23(1), 35-46; https://doi.org/10.52010/ijom.1997.23.1.6 - 1 Nov 1997

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Summary: The most significant findings of this study definitively establish the beneficial effects of orofacial myofunctional therapy on improving dental occlusion, decreasing dental open bite, and decreasing dental overjet. The results reported are actually quite conservative because of the method of measuring. Measuring [...] Read more.

Summary: The most significant findings of this study definitively establish the beneficial effects of orofacial myofunctional therapy on improving dental occlusion, decreasing dental open bite, and decreasing dental overjet. The results reported are actually quite conservative because of the method of measuring. Measuring and recording every tooth unquestionably dilutes the results which would have been achieved if only the anterior teeth had been used in the calculations. Some may question the small millimeter change as being significant. The change is reflective of the overall relative value change of incorporating all teeth within the dental arches and not limiting the analysis to only the anterior teeth. The secondary findings of the study confirm that age is not necessarily a factor in predicting success of a therapy program. Further, this study indicates that improvement of open bite and overjet can result from OMT without prior or concurrent orthodontic intervention. Full article

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Digit-Sucking: A Review of the Literature, Clinical Observations and Treatment Recommendations

by Rosemarie A. Van Norman

Int. J. Orofac. Myol. Myofunct. Ther. 1997, 23(1), 14-34; https://doi.org/10.52010/ijom.1997.23.1.5 - 1 Nov 1997

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The purpose of this paper is to share information about the digit-(thumb/finger) sucking behavior including how it begins; the biological, psychological and physiological connections; how it becomes perpetuated; problems related to prolonged sucking activity; guidelines for referral; and considerations for appropriate patient selection [...] Read more.

The purpose of this paper is to share information about the digit-(thumb/finger) sucking behavior including how it begins; the biological, psychological and physiological connections; how it becomes perpetuated; problems related to prolonged sucking activity; guidelines for referral; and considerations for appropriate patient selection to enhance successful therapy. The basis for this information is a combination of published research and 24 years of clinical experience working with approximately 1500 individuals with sucking habits. Data compiled on 723 individuals will be presented. Full article

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I.A.O.M. Consumer Satisfaction Survey (CSS): A Summary of Findings

by Mike R. Nelson and Roberta B. Pierce

Int. J. Orofac. Myol. Myofunct. Ther. 1997, 23(1), 10-13; https://doi.org/10.52010/ijom.1997.23.1.4 - 1 Nov 1997

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With the current emphasis on getting the most out of healthcare dollars, much attention has been paid to studying the efficacy of treatment types and their outcomes, i.e. how has treatment/therapy benefited the patient, has treatment improved his/her quality of life; was the [...] Read more.

With the current emphasis on getting the most out of healthcare dollars, much attention has been paid to studying the efficacy of treatment types and their outcomes, i.e. how has treatment/therapy benefited the patient, has treatment improved his/her quality of life; was the cost for treatment commensurate with the benefits which were obtained; was the professional providing the treatment qualified? [...] Full article

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The Efficacy of Oral Myofunctional and Coarticulation Therapy

by Forrest G. Umberger and Robert G. Johnston

Int. J. Orofac. Myol. Myofunct. Ther. 1997, 23(1), 3-9; https://doi.org/10.52010/ijom.1997.23.1.3 - 1 Nov 1997

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Summary: The authors have attempted to summarize the current state of knowledge about the relationships between oral myofunctional therapy and articulation therapy. Considerable evidence has been obtained that indicates that oral myofunctional therapy techniques can improve articulation of sibilant sounds. These findings present [...] Read more.

Summary: The authors have attempted to summarize the current state of knowledge about the relationships between oral myofunctional therapy and articulation therapy. Considerable evidence has been obtained that indicates that oral myofunctional therapy techniques can improve articulation of sibilant sounds. These findings present an optimistic direction for future research and successful use of myofunctional therapy and coarticulation. There remains the need for clinical practitioners and laboratory scientists to continue to investigate the commonalities and differences of oral myofunctional and articulation disorders. We have suggested that the SLP can use techniques that are fundamentally sound for modifying both biological and articulatory behaviors. The use of coarticulation assessment and intervention processes combined with oral myofunctional retraining can coexist in a program designed to retract the resting and ballistic movements of the tongue. Full article

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A Salute to Twenty-Five Years of Excellence and Uphill Battles

by Roberta B. Pierce

Int. J. Orofac. Myol. Myofunct. Ther. 1997, 23(1), 2; https://doi.org/10.52010/ijom.1997.23.1.2 - 1 Nov 1997

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The International Association of Oral Myology was founded in 1972 [...] Full article

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President’s Perspective Commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the IAOM

by Marjorie L. Snow

Int. J. Orofac. Myol. Myofunct. Ther. 1997, 23(1), 1; https://doi.org/10.52010/ijom.1997.23.1.1 - 1 Nov 1997

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Twenty-five years ago a small but dedicated group of speech pathologists, with open minds and a research orientation, banded together to form the nucleus of what is now the International Association of Orofacial Myology [...] Full article

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