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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 International Association of Orofacial Myology (IAOM).

International Journal of Orofacial Myology and Myofunctional Therapy, Volume 50, Issue 1

January 2024 - 4 articles

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Tongue Strength and Swallowing-Related Masseter Activity and Oropharyngeal Timing Across the Lifespan

  • Alicia Martin-Cowger,
  • Dianna Evers,
  • Christy Osterhout,
  • Katie Small,
  • Shelly Ashbocker,
  • Eric Astel,
  • Rebecca Burke,
  • Natalie Dahl,
  • Rebecca Fish and
  • Jeanette Fountain
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Int. J. Orofac. Myol. Myofunct. Ther.2024, 50(1), 1-36;https://doi.org/10.52010/ijom.2024.50.1.3

28 August 2024

Purpose: This study examined lifespan changes in maximum tongue strength, swallowing time, and masseter activity during swallowing. It provides normative data with which to compare clinical assessments of orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMD) and o...

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A Myofunctional Chewing Device as an Early Intervention Tool for a Child with Achondroplasia and Obstructive Sleep Apnea

  • Donny Mandrawa,
  • Mary Bourke and
  • Ignatius Bourke
Int. J. Orofac. Myol. Myofunct. Ther.2024, 50(1), 1-8;https://doi.org/10.52010/ijom.2024.50.1.2

3 July 2024

Background: Achondroplasia is a genetic condition that results in several orofacial and physical manifestations that predispose patients to dental, breathing, and sleep issues. Case Description: This report details the case of a 2-year-old girl with...

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Barriers and Facilitators for Dental Practitioners in Implementing Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy: A Scoping Review Protocol

  • Heuiwon Han and
  • Mina Jawadi
Int. J. Orofac. Myol. Myofunct. Ther.2024, 50(1), 1-9;https://doi.org/10.52010/ijom.2024.50.1.1

25 January 2024

Purpose: Orofacial myofunctional therapy (OMT) addresses various dental issues and has evolved significantly since its emergence in the early 20th century. Despite its uses and effectiveness, the adoption of OMT among dental practitioners varies with...

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