International Journal of Orofacial Myology and Myofunctional Therapy

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International Association of Orofacial Myology Regarding: Orofacial Myologist Providing Clinical Services via Telepractice: Position Statement

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Int. J. Orofac. Myol. Myofunct. Ther. 2009, 35(1), 77; https://doi.org/10.52010/ijom.2009.35.1.7 - 1 Nov 2009

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This position statement is an official policy of the International Association of Orofacial Myology (IAOM) approved by the Board of Directors on 23 October 2008. Full article

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Position Statement of the International Association of Orofacial Myology Regarding: Appliance Use for Oral Habit Patterns

by Robert M. Mason and Honor Franklin

Int. J. Orofac. Myol. Myofunct. Ther. 2009, 35(1), 74-76; https://doi.org/10.52010/ijom.2009.35.1.6 - 1 Nov 2009

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This position statement is an official policy of the International Association of Orofacial Myology (IAOM) approved by the Board of Directors on 31 May 2009. Full article

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Concomitant Trichotillomania Cessation and Thumb-Sucking Elimination: Of Course, They’re Related … Aren’t They?

by Shari Green

Int. J. Orofac. Myol. Myofunct. Ther. 2009, 35(1), 55-73; https://doi.org/10.52010/ijom.2009.35.1.5 - 1 Nov 2009

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This article presents an overview of the current research literature that reveals some controversy, discussion of the need for more research, and report of some definitive success. In addition, four case studies of hair pulling and thumb-sucking are highlighted. Full article

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Quantitative Evaluation of the Orofacial Morphology: Anthropometric Measurements in Healthy and Mouth-Breathing Children

by Débora Martins Cattoni, Fernanda Dreux Miranda Fernandes, Renata Cantisani Di Francesco and Maria Do Rosário Dias De Oliveira Latorre

Int. J. Orofac. Myol. Myofunct. Ther. 2009, 35(1), 44-54; https://doi.org/10.52010/ijom.2009.35.1.4 - 1 Nov 2009

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The anthropometric orofacial measurements of mouth-breathing children were compared to those of children with no history of speech-language disorders, according to age. Methods: 100 children participated, both males and females, with ages ranging from 7 to 11 years and 11 months, leukoderm, in [...] Read more.

The anthropometric orofacial measurements of mouth-breathing children were compared to those of children with no history of speech-language disorders, according to age. Methods: 100 children participated, both males and females, with ages ranging from 7 to 11 years and 11 months, leukoderm, in mixed dentition period, with a mouth-breathing diagnosis. The control group was comprised of 254 children, of both sexes, with ages ranging from 7 to 11 years and 11 months, leukoderm, in mixed dentition period, with no history of speech-language disorders. The control group did not demonstrate any mouth-breathing. The children were submitted to anthropometric assessment and the orofacial measurements obtained were upper lip, lower lip, philtrum, upper face, middle face, lower face, and sides of the face. The instrument used was the electronic digital sliding caliper Starrett Series 727. There was statistically significant difference between the majority of the orofacial measurements of mouth-breathing children and the measurements of children with no history of speech-language disorders. Some orofacial measurements were different in the studied populations. The possibility of comparing orofacial measurements of children with and without mouth-breathing behavior allows the clinician to determine normal and altered structures of the orofacial morphology. The main advantages of the anthropometry are its noninvasive nature, its technological simplicity, low cost and objective analysis. The anthropometric procedures also have clinical applications in myofunctional assessment and therapy. Full article

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Lip-Closing Function of Elderly People During Ingestion: Comparison with Young Adults

by Fumiyo Tamura, Tomoko Fukui, Takeshi Kikutani, Reiko Machida, Mitsuyoshi Yoshida, Takeyoshi Yoneyama and Akira Hamura

Int. J. Orofac. Myol. Myofunct. Ther. 2009, 35(1), 33-43; https://doi.org/10.52010/ijom.2009.35.1.3 - 1 Nov 2009

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In this study the relationship between the functional vertical labial pressure and aging during ingestion in the elderly is examined. The subjects were 84 community-dwelling elderly (mean: 79.4 years old), 109 elderly needing long term care (mean: 81.3 years old), and 59 healthy [...] Read more.

In this study the relationship between the functional vertical labial pressure and aging during ingestion in the elderly is examined. The subjects were 84 community-dwelling elderly (mean: 79.4 years old), 109 elderly needing long term care (mean: 81.3 years old), and 59 healthy young adults (mean: 32.0 years old) as control. Labial pressure was measured with a pressure sensor embedded in acrylic plate. There was no correlation between age and labial pressure or the coefficient of variation of labial pressure during ingestion. In people with a history of “choking on food”, labial pressure was, however, significantly lower (p < 0.01) than people without a history of “choking on food”, while the coefficient of variation of labial pressure was significantly higher (p < 0.05). Poor labial pressure and movement were noted in subjects who experienced “choking on food”, suggesting that lip-closing function also plays an important role in the pharyngeal stage of feeding/swallowing. On the other hand, the coefficient of variation of labial pressure during ingestion was not changed in the elderly group in comparison to the control group. These results showed that skilled movement of lip-closing might be compensated by labial pressure. Labial pressure and skilled movement were, however, decreased in the elderly needing care because of “choking on food”. Full article

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Clinical and Electromyographic Study of Lateral Preference in Mastication in Patients with Long-Standing Peripheral Facial Paralysis

by Adriana Rahal and Maria Valéria Schmidt Goffi-Gomez

Int. J. Orofac. Myol. Myofunct. Ther. 2009, 35(1), 19-32; https://doi.org/10.52010/ijom.2009.35.1.2 - 1 Nov 2009

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Peripheral facial paralysis (PFP) usually affects the facial nerve in part or in whole on one side of the face. Most patients with acute PFP find it difficult to chew on the paralyzed side, especially due to compromised buccinator function. In addition, the [...] Read more.

Peripheral facial paralysis (PFP) usually affects the facial nerve in part or in whole on one side of the face. Most patients with acute PFP find it difficult to chew on the paralyzed side, especially due to compromised buccinator function. In addition, the sagging of the ipsilateral lip commissure tends to compromise lip competence. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of long-standing PFP upon mastication, relating to clinical mastication sidedness as determined by clinical and electromyographic activity of the masseters. The study included 27 male and female subjects aged 16−69 years with permanent natural dentition and long-standing PFP. Patients answered questions on their mastication habits before and after onset of PFP and were submitted to clinical myofunctional examination and electromyographical tests of the masseters during clenching and habitual mastication. According to the anamnesis, 77.8% claimed to prefer chewing on the unaffected side. Clinically, 70% presented a lateral preference in mastication. In the clinical evaluation the buccinators and orbicularis oris differed significantly (p = 0.025) between the healthy and the paralyzed side. Only 22.2% of the patients showed increased thickness of the contralateral masseters. No statistically significant electromyographic difference was observed between the masseters on the affected and unaffected side. Conclusions In general indicated that subjects with flaccid-stage PFP for 6 months or longer preferred to masticate on the unaffected side. No significant clinical or electromyographic differences were found in masseter activity between the affected and unaffected side in this patient sample. Full article

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Did You Know? A Question and Answer Dialogue for the Orofacial Myologist

by Robert M. Mason and Ellen B. Role

Int. J. Orofac. Myol. Myofunct. Ther. 2009, 35(1), 5-17; https://doi.org/10.52010/ijom.2009.35.1.1 - 1 Nov 2009

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This article addresses selected concepts and procedures related to orofacial myology in a question and answer format. Topics include tongue-tip placement for swallowing; a massetercontraction swallow; temporary anchorage devices utilized in orthodontic treatment; relapse following orthodontic treatment; some advantages and disadvantages of fixed [...] Read more.

This article addresses selected concepts and procedures related to orofacial myology in a question and answer format. Topics include tongue-tip placement for swallowing; a massetercontraction swallow; temporary anchorage devices utilized in orthodontic treatment; relapse following orthodontic treatment; some advantages and disadvantages of fixed and removable orthodontic appliances; the extraction of teeth in orthodontic treatment; posterior and anterior crossbite considerations; and the importance of recasting the emphasis and focus of myofunctional therapy to orofacial rest posture therapy. In addition, this article promotes projects that orofacial myologists and orthodontists can mutually undertake to assist in advancing the data base regarding orofacial myofunctional disorders, thereby serving to enhance the reputation and value of orofacial myofunctional therapy within the dental profession. Full article

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Editor's Corner

by Patricia Taylor

Int. J. Orofac. Myol. Myofunct. Ther. 2009, 35(1), 4; https://doi.org/10.52010/ijom.2009.35.1.8 - 1 Nov 2009

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The underlying theme of this issue is the critical need for research to extend the literature base for orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMD) [...] Full article

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