International Journal of Orofacial Myology and Myofunctional Therapy

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The Importance of Choosing the Right Feeding Aids to Maintain Breast-Feeding After Interruption

by Antonio Ferrante, Raffaele Silvestri and Carlo Montinaro

Int. J. Orofac. Myol. Myofunct. Ther. 2006, 32(1), 58-67; https://doi.org/10.52010/ijom.2006.32.1.5 - 1 Nov 2006

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Publications throughout the world attribute to the artificial teat and the pacifier (dummy) the reason why some mothers, who suspend breast-feeding for a while, are unable to resume it afterwards. The authors wanted to evaluate the specific characteristics of the various commercially made teats and pacifiers. This evaluation examined the physical characteristics of such commercially available teats. It has been possible to affirm that the specific features of the various teats tested are important in the resumption of breast-feeding after such an interruption. It’s easier to resume breast-feeding after interruption if artificial teats are prescribed with an understanding of the muscular movements during swallowing. Full article

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Instrumentation and Measurement Procedures in Orofacial Myology

by Licia Coceani Paskay

Int. J. Orofac. Myol. Myofunct. Ther. 2006, 32(1), 37-57; https://doi.org/10.52010/ijom.2006.32.1.4 - 1 Nov 2006

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The article describes measurements and measuring devices as they apply to assessment, therapy and research in orofacial myology and myofunctional therapy. Although the list is by no means complete, a wide range of items, their objectivity, complexity, applicability and accuracy is presented. Full article

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Case Presentation: Dental Treatment with PAP for ALS Patient

by Takeshi Kikutani, Fumiyo Tamura and Keiko Nishiwaki

Int. J. Orofac. Myol. Myofunct. Ther. 2006, 32(1), 32-35; https://doi.org/10.52010/ijom.2006.32.1.3 - 1 Nov 2006

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The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of Palatal Augmentation Prosthesis (PAP) for an Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) patient. The patient’s palatogram was taken during swallowing to assess her lingual function. A PAP was provided to assist her with feeding and swallowing functions. The patient’s lingual pressure strength showed increases, and she was able to feed well using PAP. This devise was useful for assisting lingual dysfunctions due to various diseases. Full article

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Orofacial Myofunctional Deficits in Elderly Individuals

by Jayanti Ray

Int. J. Orofac. Myol. Myofunct. Ther. 2006, 32(1), 22-31; https://doi.org/10.52010/ijom.2006.32.1.2 - 1 Nov 2006

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Orofacial myofunctional deficits in elderly individuals impact nutrition, swallowing, speech, quality of life, and other aesthetic functions. This paper explores briefly the common orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMD) due to various etiologies. Ideally, the available evidence suggests that an interdisciplinary team should be able [...] Read more.

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Occlusal and Orofacial Myofunctional Evaluation in Children with Primary Dentition, Anterior Open Bite and Pacifier Sucking Habit

by Anna Paula Verrastro, Fabiane Miron Stefani, Célia Regina Martins Delgado Rodrigues and Marcia Turolla Wanderley

Int. J. Orofac. Myol. Myofunct. Ther. 2006, 32(1), 7-21; https://doi.org/10.52010/ijom.2006.32.1.1 - 1 Nov 2006

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The aim of this study was to evaluate occlusal and orofacial myofunctional characteristics in children three to five years of age with anterior open bite related to a pacifier sucking habit. Sixtynine children participated in this study: 35 with anterior open bite (Anterior Open Bite Group—AOBG) and 34 with normal occlusion (Control Group—CG). In AOBG, the mean anterior open bite was 2.96 mm, the mean overjet was 4.1 mm and the mean upper intercanine distance was 28.7 mm. In the CG, the mean overjet was 2.6 mm and the upper intercanine distance was 30.3 mm. The mean overjet was greater (p = 0.001) in AOBG than in CG, and the mean upper intercanine distance was smaller (p < 0.001) in AOBG. The number of children with a canine Class II relationship was greater in AOBG than in CG (p < 0.001). Simple logistic regression analysis showed that greater overjet, smaller upper intercanine distance and Class II canine relationship coexisted with anterior open bite. In AOBG, the number of children with incompetent lips, inadequate lip tonus, lack of proper tongue rest position, inadequate cheek tonus, anterior tongue interposition during swallowing and speech was greater (p < 0.05) than in CG. Multiple logistic regression analysis identified anterior tongue interposition during swallow and speech, as well as incompetent lips, as the main orofacial myofunctional characteristics in children with anterior open bite. Full article

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Editor's Corner

by Patricia M. Taylor

Int. J. Orofac. Myol. Myofunct. Ther. 2006, 32(1), 4; https://doi.org/10.52010/ijom.2006.32.1.6 - 1 Nov 2006

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Orofacial myology, as a specialty area, continues to grow, refine, and redefine the parameters it encompasses [...] Full article

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