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Clinical Outcomes Of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy In Children Without Concurrent Orthodontia, Julia Logan
Clinical Outcomes Of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy In Children Without Concurrent Orthodontia, Julia Logan
Graduate Research Papers
Purpose: Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT) addresses impairments in breathing, swallowing, chewing, and/or speech by eliminating maladaptive oral behaviors (e.g., poor position of the tongue and noxious habits); however, there is little evidence regarding its clinical effectiveness separate from concurrent orthodontia. The present study sought to explore early changes in tongue strength, dentition/palatal shape, and orofacial behaviors following OMT in the absence of orthodontic treatment.