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International Journal of Orofacial Myology and Myofunctional Therapy, Volume 25, Issue 1

November 1999 - 8 articles

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Articles (8)

  • Perspective
  • Open Access
2 Citations
239 Views
7 Pages

Social Environmental Factors in Japan Affecting the Development of Proper Eating Behaviors

  • Hiroshi Sasaki,
  • Kimberly Benkert,
  • Hiromi Takeuchi,
  • Naoko Hagiwara,
  • Kiyoko Sasaki and
  • Hiroaki Kanemoto

This article summarizes issues related to myofunctional disorders/dysphagia and focuses upon social and economic changes within Japanese culture affecting eating habits and behaviors in children. The authors suggest that unfavorable environmental fac...

  • Perspective
  • Open Access
3 Citations
229 Views
3 Pages

Adapted or Atypical Thrusting?

  • Irene Queiroz Marchesan

Distinguishing between the terms “adapted thrusting” and “atypical thrusting” is not the critical fador in planning treatment for patients demonstrating tongue thrust behavior. Evaluation of fadors including age of the patient, breathing pattern, cra...

  • Tutorial
  • Open Access
2 Citations
208 Views
11 Pages

Poor quality sleep is caused by many factors induding orofacial myology disorders. TMJ and fibromyalgia patients demonstrate a variety of similar symptoms making diagnosis difficult A team approach utilizing appropriate referrals is critical to succe...

  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
275 Views
11 Pages

Myofunctional Therapy: Brief Intervention

  • Stella M. Cortez Bacha and
  • Cybele F. Mandetta Rispoli

This study addresses speech-language therapy in orofacial myology utilizing a Brief Intervention (in Portuguese: lntervenAao Fonoaudiol6gica Breve) (IFB). IFB is applied to patient groups between the ages of 8 and 15 years with orthodontic/orthopedic...

  • Tutorial
  • Open Access
1 Citations
235 Views
12 Pages

This article identifies, defines and reviews the synergy between orofacial myofunctional and orthodontic health with regard to wind instrument performance, and summarizes the skills involved in playing an instrument. (i.e., embouchure, articulation,...

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