Orofacial dysfunction, open bite, and myofunctional therapy

Stability of lateral open bite and myofunctional therapy.

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Anterior open bite treated with myofunctional therapy and palatal crib.

This case report demonstrates the treatment effects of palatal crib combined with the myofunctional therapy in a child with anterior open bite (AOB) due to thumb sucking and habitual anterior and low tongue position. The patient, an 11-year-old boy, had an anterior open bite and flared and spaced upper and lower incisors. Palatal cribs in conjunction with myofunctional therapy were used to disc...

Orofacial myofunctional therapy: why now?

Orthodontic perspectives on orofacial myofunctional therapy.

Uke most other specialty areas, orthodontics has a rich professional literature containing disagreement and debate on a number of topics. One area of controversy since the inception of orthodontics in the late 1800s is the relationship between tongue functions and the development of malocclusions. Many orthodontists continue to believe strongly that tongue functions cause certain types of maloc...

Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders and Otolaryngologists

Objective: The purpose of this editorial is to alert otolaryngologists to Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs) and their primary causes of airway interferences and allergies. An understanding of the variety of OMDs should facilitate improved communications between otolaryngologists and orofacial myologists. Method: OMDs are identified, and the dental alignment and other consequences of OMDs...