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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.
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Case Report

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

by
Donny Mandrawa
1,
Mary Bourke
2 and
Ignatius Bourke
2,*
1
Myofocus, Melbourne, VIC 3051, Australia
2
Myo Munchee, Newcastle, NSW 2291, Australia
*
Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Int. J. Orofac. Myol. Myofunct. Ther. 2024, 50(1), 1-8; https://doi.org/10.52010/ijom.2024.50.1.2
Submission received: 11 December 2023 / Revised: 17 June 2024 / Accepted: 24 June 2024 / Published: 3 July 2024

Abstract

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 achondroplasia, malocclusion, speech and breathing dysfunction, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Treatment involved using a myofunctional device that required chewing twice per day, two simple tongue exercises, speech-language therapy, chiropractic therapy, and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) for 24 months. Throughout the treatment period, the patient demonstrated significant improvements in her sleep, breathing, dental occlusion, speech, and overall confidence. Conclusion: This case report highlights how pediatric patients with achondroplasia can improve their OSA symptoms and health with conservative myofunctional therapy interventions.
Keywords: achondroplasia; chewing; Myo Munchee; obstructive sleep apnea; myofunctional therapy achondroplasia; chewing; Myo Munchee; obstructive sleep apnea; myofunctional therapy

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Mandrawa, D.; Bourke, M.; Bourke, I. A Myofunctional Chewing Device as an Early Intervention Tool for a Child with Achondroplasia and Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Int. J. Orofac. Myol. Myofunct. Ther. 2024, 50, 1-8. https://doi.org/10.52010/ijom.2024.50.1.2

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Mandrawa D, Bourke M, Bourke I. A Myofunctional Chewing Device as an Early Intervention Tool for a Child with Achondroplasia and Obstructive Sleep Apnea. International Journal of Orofacial Myology and Myofunctional Therapy. 2024; 50(1):1-8. https://doi.org/10.52010/ijom.2024.50.1.2

Chicago/Turabian Style

Mandrawa, Donny, Mary Bourke, and Ignatius Bourke. 2024. "A Myofunctional Chewing Device as an Early Intervention Tool for a Child with Achondroplasia and Obstructive Sleep Apnea" International Journal of Orofacial Myology and Myofunctional Therapy 50, no. 1: 1-8. https://doi.org/10.52010/ijom.2024.50.1.2

APA Style

Mandrawa, D., Bourke, M., & Bourke, I. (2024). A Myofunctional Chewing Device as an Early Intervention Tool for a Child with Achondroplasia and Obstructive Sleep Apnea. International Journal of Orofacial Myology and Myofunctional Therapy, 50(1), 1-8. https://doi.org/10.52010/ijom.2024.50.1.2

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