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Effects of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy on Speech Intelligibility

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Ray, J. (2003)

This study examined the effects of orofacial myofunctional therapy (OMT) on speech intelligibility in adults with persistent articulation impairments.

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Tongue thrust and stability of overjet correction.

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Andrianopoulos, M.V., and Hanson, M.L. (1987)

A small study of the effect of tongue-thrust therapy on stability of overjet correction suggests a beneficial effect.

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The effectiveness of orofacial myofunctional therapy in improving dental occlusion.

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Benkert, K. (1997)

The purpose of this retrospective study was to determine if dental occlusion improved when patients received orofacial myofunctional therapy. The most significant findings of this study definitively established the beneficial effect of orofacial myofunctional therapy on improving dental occlusion, decreasing dental open bite and decreasing dental overjet.

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Effects of Oral Myofunctional Therapy on Swallowing and Sibilant Production

"Her tongue endurance appeared more sensitive to the effects of oral myofunctional training than tongue strength and, unlike tongue strength, tongue endurance decreased in the six month period following completion of the study."

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Tongue thrust and malocclusion. A longitudinal study.

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Hanson, M.L. and Andrianopoulos, M.V. (1982)

This study presents convincing evidence that the incidence of tongue thrust does not decline through adolescence, but rather increases slightly.

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The Importance of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy in Pediatric Dentistry: Reports of Two Cases

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Haruki T, Kishi K, Zimmerman J.

The purpose of this article was to evaluate cephalometric tracings regarding the impact that the cessation of thumb-sucking had on the developing dentition in two cases. Only orofacial myofunctional therapy principles were utilized to bring the thumb habit under control. In both case reports, it appeared that some of the abnormal growth tendencies were reversed by eliminating the active digit sucking habit.

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The Efficacy of Oral Myofunctional and Coarticulation Therapy

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Umberger, F.G., Johnston, R. (1997)

The authors summarize the current state of knowledge about the relationships between oral myofunctional therapy and articulation therapy. They conclude that considerable evidence has been obtained that indicates that oral myofunctional therapy techniques can improve articulation of sibilant sounds.

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Why we can’t afford to ignore prolonged digit sucking

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Van Norman, Rosemarie (2001)

A specialist explains the hazards of continued digit (thumb/finger) sucking habits and offers advice on breaking the habit. The article explains that children who persist in sucking a thumb or finger beyond early childhood risk significant dental problems as well as learning, speech and emotional difficulties.

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Digit-sucking: A review of the literature, clinical observations and treatment recommendations

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Van Norman, Rosemarie

The purpose of this paper is to share information about the digit-(thumb/finger) sucking behavior including how it begins; the biological psychological and physiological connections; how it becomes perpetuated; problems related to prolonged sucking activity; guidelines for referral; and considerations for appropriate patient selection to enhance successful therapy.