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International Journal of Orofacial Myology and Myofunctional Therapy is published by MDPI from Volume 51 Issue 1 (2025). Previous articles were published by another publisher in Open Access under a CC-BY (or CC-BY-NC-ND) licence, and they are hosted by MDPI on mdpi.com as a courtesy and upon agreement with the previous journal publisher.

Int. J. Orofac. Myol. Myofunct. Ther., Volume 44, Issue 1 (November 2018) – 6 articles

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Self-Care Treatment on Patients with Wakefulness Bruxism
by Tainara Lopes de Castro Bastos, Rafael de Almeida Spinelli Pinto, Isabela Maddalena Dias, Isabel Cristina Gonçalves Leite and Fabíola Pessôa Pereira Leite
Int. J. Orofac. Myol. Myofunct. Ther. 2018, 44(1), 62-74; https://doi.org/10.52010/ijom.2018.44.1.5 - 1 Nov 2018
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Objective: To evaluate self-care efficacy on reduction of pain and wakefulness bruxism before the treatment with the stabilization splint. Methods: Sixty patients were divided into two groups: 30 belonging to the group that received the self-care guide (G1) and 30 belonging to the [...] Read more.
Objective: To evaluate self-care efficacy on reduction of pain and wakefulness bruxism before the treatment with the stabilization splint. Methods: Sixty patients were divided into two groups: 30 belonging to the group that received the self-care guide (G1) and 30 belonging to the control group (G2) who were advised to wait for the beginning of the treatment with the stabilization splint. G1 received a self-care guide for immediate application before any intervention for bruxism treatment. The instructions were given as tips to follow every day for 1 month. Before being given to the patient, the guide was read aloud and clearly by the researcher and clarifying any patients doubts or questions. To evaluate the evolution of each group, the evaluation of physical symptoms occurred at 2 times (M1 and M2). G1 the efficacy of the self-care guide was tested through patient's report of pain sensation before and after the use of the guide. The control group (G2) was evaluated at M1 and M2, in order to obtain a parameter of pain evaluation in patients not previously subjected to the treatment. Results: The Self-care group presented statistical significance in relation to the group that did not receive self-care. Conclusion: According to the results obtained it can be verified that the patient's awareness about this problem and the application of a conservative therapy based on self-care was effective reducing the pain level of patients with wakefulness bruxism. Full article
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Case Report
Juvenile Dermatomyositis - A Case Report with Review on Oral Manifestations and Oral Health Considerations
by Pritesh Ruparelia, Oshin Verma, Vrutti Shah and Krishna Shah
Int. J. Orofac. Myol. Myofunct. Ther. 2018, 44(1), 52-61; https://doi.org/10.52010/ijom.2018.44.1.4 - 1 Nov 2018
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Juvenile Dermatomyositis is the most common inflammatory myositis in children, distinguished by proximal muscle weakness, a characteristic rash and Gottron's papules. The oral lesions most commonly manifest as diffuse stomatitis and pharyngitis with halitosis. We report a case of an 8 year old [...] Read more.
Juvenile Dermatomyositis is the most common inflammatory myositis in children, distinguished by proximal muscle weakness, a characteristic rash and Gottron's papules. The oral lesions most commonly manifest as diffuse stomatitis and pharyngitis with halitosis. We report a case of an 8 year old male with proximal muscle weakness of all four limbs, rash, Gottron's papules and oral manifestations. Oral health professionals must be aware of the extraoral and intraoral findings of this rare, but potentially life threatening autoimmune disease of childhood, for early diagnosis, treatment, prevention of long-term complications and to improve the prognosis and hence, the quality of life for the patient. Full article
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Case Report
Facial Burn During Orthognathic Surgery: Case Report
by Jéssica Cristina Avelar, Marcio José da Silva Campos, Raphaella Barcellos Fernandes, Sérgio Luiz da Mota Júnior, Marcelo Reis Fraga and Robert Willer Farinazzo Vitral
Int. J. Orofac. Myol. Myofunct. Ther. 2018, 44(1), 42-51; https://doi.org/10.52010/ijom.2018.44.1.3 - 1 Nov 2018
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Despite the fact that the advances in surgical techniques have contributed to the reduction in the number of complications associated with orthognathic surgery, problems resulting from different phases of treatment, treatment planning, and postoperative period may occur. This paper presents a case of [...] Read more.
Despite the fact that the advances in surgical techniques have contributed to the reduction in the number of complications associated with orthognathic surgery, problems resulting from different phases of treatment, treatment planning, and postoperative period may occur. This paper presents a case of facial soft tissue lesion, burn in the lower lip region, in a patient with Class III malocclusion during orthognathic surgery. A 22-year, 3-month-old male patient with Class III malocclusion was burned in the paramedian region of the lower lip due to unnoticed overheating of the low-speed handpiece during sagittal osteotomy of the left mandibular ramus. The injury to the patient could have resulted in legal repercussions against the dental surgeon. However, that did not occur. The satisfaction with the aesthetic and functional results, from the standpoint of both dental and facial aspects, was more important for the patient than the aesthetics of the burn sequelae. Although orthognathic surgery is a safe and widely used procedure in association with orthodontic treatment, the risk of complications always exists. No matter how skilled and self-confident the surgeon is, careful attention to the variables that can be controlled should be taken into account in order to reduce the chance of complications that may result in irreversible damages. Full article
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Clinical Effectiveness Evaluation of Laser Therapy and Dry Needling in Treatment of Patients with Myofascial Pain in Masseter Muscle
by Diego Azi de Oliveira, Rafael de Almeida Spinelli Pinto, Larissa de Oliveira Reis, Isabela Maddalena Dias, Isabel Cristina Gonçalves Leite and Fabíola Pessôa Pereira Leite
Int. J. Orofac. Myol. Myofunct. Ther. 2018, 44(1), 22-41; https://doi.org/10.52010/ijom.2018.44.1.2 (registering DOI) - 1 Nov 2018
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Myofascial pain is considered a type of muscular TMD, being common in patients with musculoskeletal pain associated with active or latent trigger points. Among the therapeutic options, there are low-intensity laser therapy and dry needling. The aim of this study was to compare [...] Read more.
Myofascial pain is considered a type of muscular TMD, being common in patients with musculoskeletal pain associated with active or latent trigger points. Among the therapeutic options, there are low-intensity laser therapy and dry needling. The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of these two therapies in the masseter muscles of patients with myofascial pain. Ten patients diagnosed with myofascial pain, with or without limitation of mouth opening, were randomly divided into two groups for treatment with low intensity laser therapy (G1) (n = 5) or dry needling (G2) (n = 5). The pain symptomatology and the mouth opening measurement were evaluated weekly before the start of treatment, and one week after the final treatment. The comparison between G1 and G2 in relation to the improvement in mouth opening was not statistically significant (p > 0.05). However, dry needling (G2) has shown numerically to be more effective than laser therapy in a shorter period comparing initial and final mouth opening. Regarding the pain symptomatology, both therapies were effective comparing the initial and final evaluations of patients with myofascial pain (p < 0.05). Full article
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Examining the Effects of Ankyloglossia on Swallowing Function
by Kliss Moulton, John Anthony Seikel, Joni Grey Loftin and Nancy Devine
Int. J. Orofac. Myol. Myofunct. Ther. 2018, 44(1), 5-21; https://doi.org/10.52010/ijom.2018.44.1.1 - 1 Nov 2018
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Oropharyngeal dysphagia (OPD) involves difficulty during one or more of the stages of swallowing, resulting in difficulty moving the bolus from the mouth to the stomach. A deficit in tongue mobility, such as that found with ankyloglossia, may affect the oropharyngeal transit time [...] Read more.
Oropharyngeal dysphagia (OPD) involves difficulty during one or more of the stages of swallowing, resulting in difficulty moving the bolus from the mouth to the stomach. A deficit in tongue mobility, such as that found with ankyloglossia, may affect the oropharyngeal transit time of the bolus and predispose a person to OPD. This study was conducted to examine the possible relationship between tongue tie and oropharyngeal dysphagia. Data were gathered on 8 participants (5 females, 3 males) between the ages of 12–43 years. The Lingual Frenulum Protocol (Marchesan, 2012) was used to determine tongue tie. An Iowa Oral Performance Instrument (IOPI) measured tongue tip, tongue dorsum, and lip strength, and a combination of electromyography, and the five-finger palpation method measured laryngeal timing. Measurements were compared with normative data from Holzer (2011). Results revealed that participants with ankyloglossia had signs of oral stage dysphagia, including reduced articulator strength (tongue tip and dorsum, and lips) and reduced masseter activity. Oropharyngeal transit times were not significantly different from the norms. Full article
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Editorial
Editor's Corner: Research
by Patricia Taylor
Int. J. Orofac. Myol. Myofunct. Ther. 2018, 44(1), 4; https://doi.org/10.52010/ijom.2018.44.1.6 - 1 Nov 2018
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Orofacial myology and the treatment of individuals experiencing orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMD) is an international topic which is addressed in a variety of ways [...] Full article
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