International Journal of Orofacial Myology and Myofunctional Therapy

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A Review of: Helping the Thumb-Sucking Child, by Rosemarie A. Van Norman (1999)

by Alex Jacobson

Int. J. Orofac. Myol. Myofunct. Ther. 2000, 26(1), 65; https://doi.org/10.52010/ijom.2000.26.1.9 - 1 Nov 2000

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A habit pattern that frustrates parents of children probably more than any other is that of thumb sucking or digit sucking [...] Full article

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Mastication in the Oral Myofunctional Disorders

by Stella M. Cortez Bacha and Cybele de F. Mandetta Ríspoli

Int. J. Orofac. Myol. Myofunct. Ther. 2000, 26(1), 51-58; https://doi.org/10.52010/ijom.2000.26.1.7 - 1 Nov 2000

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The aim of this article is to show two ways of clinical work with mastication in Oral Myofunctional Disorders. Consideration is given to limitations that make direct treatment impossible: symptoms/signs of temporo-mandibular joint, oclusions alterations, types of ortodontics or orthopedics appiances and loosing [...] Read more.

The aim of this article is to show two ways of clinical work with mastication in Oral Myofunctional Disorders. Consideration is given to limitations that make direct treatment impossible: symptoms/signs of temporo-mandibular joint, oclusions alterations, types of ortodontics or orthopedics appiances and loosing teeth. The procedures suggested are named procedures WITH and WITHOUT LIMITATIONS. Full article

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Case Presentation: Resolution of an Oral Lesion as a Result of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy

by Shari Green

Int. J. Orofac. Myol. Myofunct. Ther. 2000, 26(1), 47-50; https://doi.org/10.52010/ijom.2000.26.1.6 - 1 Nov 2000

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This case presentation examines the etiology, evaluation and treatment of a 57 year-old-female presenting with an area of irritation/chronic lesion on the anterior lingual surface. Orthodontic history and lingual and labial postures are discussed. Full article

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Tongue Lip and Jaw Differentiation and Its Relationship to Orofacial Myofunctional Treatment

by Patricia G. Meyer

Int. J. Orofac. Myol. Myofunct. Ther. 2000, 26(1), 38-46; https://doi.org/10.52010/ijom.2000.26.1.5 - 1 Nov 2000

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A number of developmental changes occur in eating patterns from infancy through childhood. Initially a primitive reflexive process, deglutition develops into a complex, integrated voluntary/reflexive process. The movements of the tongue, lips and mandible are easily observed to undergo a transformation from synergistic, [...] Read more.

A number of developmental changes occur in eating patterns from infancy through childhood. Initially a primitive reflexive process, deglutition develops into a complex, integrated voluntary/reflexive process. The movements of the tongue, lips and mandible are easily observed to undergo a transformation from synergistic, undifferentiated movements in the infant, to differentiated and refined movements required for biting, chewing, bolus formation and propulsion in the toddler and young child. This transformation is also crucial for the development of higher levels of articulatory precision and coordination required for verbal communication. This developmental process does not always occur in individuals exhibiting orofacial myofunctional disorders. This article will review current research in this area as well as describe how to evaluate for normal tongue, lip and jaw differentiation, and present exercises to develop these skills, which are necessary for successful outcomes in orofacial myofunctional treatment. Full article

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Assessment of the Development of Hand and Mouth Coordination When Taking Food into the Oral Cavity

by Fumiyo Tamura, Akiko Chigira, Hitomi Ishii, Hirokazu Nishikata and Yoshiharu Mukai

Int. J. Orofac. Myol. Myofunct. Ther. 2000, 26(1), 30-37; https://doi.org/10.52010/ijom.2000.26.1.4 - 1 Nov 2000

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The purpose of this study was to establish an assessment method for evaluation of hand and mouth coordination during self-feeding. The subjects were four normally developed infants. Their feeding behavior was videotaped at two or four week intervals (from age eight months to [...] Read more.

The purpose of this study was to establish an assessment method for evaluation of hand and mouth coordination during self-feeding. The subjects were four normally developed infants. Their feeding behavior was videotaped at two or four week intervals (from age eight months to thirty-six months). The items analyzed were nine viewpoints for finger feeding and eight viewpoints for spoon-feeding. The results obtained included: finger feeding—development of cylinder and pinch grasp, two patterns of hand in relation to neck and trunk, placement of food into the mouth, developmental aspects of neck rotation when taking food with the lips; spoon feeding—holding technique, flexion of elbow and shoulder, taking food from the spoon bowl by the lips, patterns of neck rotation. From the results of these observations, we conclude that the items analyzed in this study can be useful for the assessment of the developmental process of hand and mouth coordination in self-feeding. Full article

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The Development of Normal Feeding and Swallowing: Showa University Study of the Feeding Function

by Rika Ayano, Fumiyo Tamura, Yoshiaki Ohtsuka and Yoshiharu Mukai

Int. J. Orofac. Myol. Myofunct. Ther. 2000, 26(1), 24-29; https://doi.org/10.52010/ijom.2000.26.1.3 - 1 Nov 2000

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Since the 1980s the Department of Hygiene and Oral Health at the Showa University School of Dentistry has focused its research efforts on the development of feeding function and disorders. In addition, we have treated dysphagic children and dysphagic elderly using our feeding [...] Read more.

Since the 1980s the Department of Hygiene and Oral Health at the Showa University School of Dentistry has focused its research efforts on the development of feeding function and disorders. In addition, we have treated dysphagic children and dysphagic elderly using our feeding training program approach. The developmental course of the feeding function includes the following steps: (1) Suckle feeding and prefeeding period; (2) Acquiring the ability to swallow with lips closed; (3) Acquiring the ability to take food with lips closed; (4) Acquiring the ability to push mashed food with the tongue and anterior hard palate; (5) Acquiring the ability to perform mastication; (6) Beginning self-feeding; (7) Beginning finger feeding; (8) Beginning using table ware. Full article

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Relationship Between Mouth Breathing and Postural Alterations of Children: A Descriptive Analysis

by Lilian Huberman Krakauer and Arnaldo Guilherme

Int. J. Orofac. Myol. Myofunct. Ther. 2000, 26(1), 13-23; https://doi.org/10.52010/ijom.2000.26.1.2 - 1 Nov 2000

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The research within this article seeks to verify and demonstrate the consequences of mouth breathing versus nasal respiration and to view supposed postural alterations in groups of children within specific age ranges. The authors state that children with nasal respiration, age 8 and [...] Read more.

The research within this article seeks to verify and demonstrate the consequences of mouth breathing versus nasal respiration and to view supposed postural alterations in groups of children within specific age ranges. The authors state that children with nasal respiration, age 8 and above, present with better posture than those who continue oral breathing beyond age 8. The importance of picture documentation is stressed in order to provide the most information regarding postural changes. A review of research and literature is provided in the article. Full article

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The Speech Pathology Treatment with Alterations of the Stomatognathic System

by Irene Queiroz Marchesan

Int. J. Orofac. Myol. Myofunct. Ther. 2000, 26(1), 5-12; https://doi.org/10.52010/ijom.2000.26.1.1 - 1 Nov 2000

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This article analyzes differences in orthodontic and craniofacial classifications and the role of the speechlanguage pathologist in adequately treating those patients with varying Class II and Class III malocclusions. Other symptoms, such as those of mouth breathing and tongue position, are compared and [...] Read more.

This article analyzes differences in orthodontic and craniofacial classifications and the role of the speechlanguage pathologist in adequately treating those patients with varying Class II and Class III malocclusions. Other symptoms, such as those of mouth breathing and tongue position, are compared and contrasted in order to identify characteristics and treatment issues pertaining to each area. The author emphasizes a team approach to myofunctional therapy and stresses the importance of collaborative treatment. Full article

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Editor’s Corner: IJOM Format Survey

by Patricia M. Taylor

Int. J. Orofac. Myol. Myofunct. Ther. 2000, 26(1), 3-4; https://doi.org/10.52010/ijom.2000.26.1.8 - 1 Nov 2000

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In last year’s issue of IJOM, the editorial staff provided a survey for members’ input regarding options for the format of IJOM [...] Full article

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