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Effectiveness of Myofunctional Therapy in Ankyloglossia: A Systematic Review.
González Garrido MDP, Garcia-Munoz C, Rodríguez-Huguet M, Martin-Vega FJ, Gonzalez-Medina G, Vinolo-Gil MJ. González Garrido MDP, et al. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022 Sep 28;19(19):12347. doi: 10.3390/ijerph191912347. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022. PMID: 36231647 Free PMC article. Review.
The treatment of choice for this pathology is frenectomy, but myofunctional therapy is emerging in recent years as a complement to surgical intervention. This systematic review aims to synthesize the scientific evidence and assess its quality regarding the use of …
The treatment of choice for this pathology is frenectomy, but myofunctional therapy is emerging in recent years as a complemen …
Myofunctional Therapy to Treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Camacho M, Certal V, Abdullatif J, Zaghi S, Ruoff CM, Capasso R, Kushida CA. Camacho M, et al. Sleep. 2015 May 1;38(5):669-75. doi: 10.5665/sleep.4652. Sleep. 2015. PMID: 25348130 Free PMC article. Review.
CONCLUSION: Current literature demonstrates that myofunctional therapy decreases apnea-hypopnea index by approximately 50% in adults and 62% in children. Lowest oxygen saturations, snoring, and sleepiness outcomes improve in adults. Myofunctional therapy …
CONCLUSION: Current literature demonstrates that myofunctional therapy decreases apnea-hypopnea index by approximately 50% in …
Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy in Tongue Thrust Habit: A Narrative Review.
Shah SS, Nankar MY, Bendgude VD, Shetty BR. Shah SS, et al. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent. 2021 Mar-Apr;14(2):298-303. doi: 10.5005/jp-journals-10005-1926. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent. 2021. PMID: 34413610 Free PMC article. Review.
These can be performed at home under the supervision of the child's parents. Orofacial myofunctional therapy has provided a dramatic and positive influence on patients treated for tongue thrust. ...HOW TO CITE THIS ARTICLE: Shah SS, Nankar MY, Bendgude VD, et al. Or …
These can be performed at home under the supervision of the child's parents. Orofacial myofunctional therapy has provided a dr …
Myofunctional therapy (oropharyngeal exercises) for obstructive sleep apnoea.
Rueda JR, Mugueta-Aguinaga I, Vilaró J, Rueda-Etxebarria M. Rueda JR, et al. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2020 Nov 3;11(11):CD013449. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD013449.pub2. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2020. PMID: 33141943 Free PMC article.
However, adherence to treatment is often suboptimal. Myofunctional therapy could be an alternative for many patients. Myofunctional therapy consists of combinations of oropharyngeal exercises - i.e. mouth and throat exercises. ...AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS: …
However, adherence to treatment is often suboptimal. Myofunctional therapy could be an alternative for many patients. Myofu …
Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome: A Pathophysiological Perspective.
Koka V, De Vito A, Roisman G, Petitjean M, Filograna Pignatelli GR, Padovani D, Randerath W. Koka V, et al. Medicina (Kaunas). 2021 Apr 1;57(4):323. doi: 10.3390/medicina57040323. Medicina (Kaunas). 2021. PMID: 33915707 Free PMC article. Review.
It is well documented that conventional treatments (continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), upper airway surgery, and dental appliance) may not always be successful in the presence of non-anatomical traits, especially in mild to moderate OSA. Orofacial myofunctional …
It is well documented that conventional treatments (continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), upper airway surgery, and dental appliance) …
Myofunctional therapy for OSA: a meta-analysis.
Meghpara S, Chohan M, Bandyopadhyay A, Kozlowski C, Casinas J, Kushida C, Camacho M. Meghpara S, et al. Expert Rev Respir Med. 2022 Mar;16(3):285-291. doi: 10.1080/17476348.2021.2001332. Epub 2021 Nov 22. Expert Rev Respir Med. 2022. PMID: 34753369
INTRODUCTION: Myofunctional therapy (MT) improves obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in patients. AREAS COVERED: We systematically reviewed publications to evaluate MT as a treatment for OSA. ...
INTRODUCTION: Myofunctional therapy (MT) improves obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in patients. AREAS COVERED: We systematically …
Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Saba ES, Kim H, Huynh P, Jiang N. Saba ES, et al. Laryngoscope. 2024 Jan;134(1):480-495. doi: 10.1002/lary.30974. Epub 2023 Aug 22. Laryngoscope. 2024. PMID: 37606313
OBJECTIVE: Orofacial myofunctional therapy (OMT) is an alternative form of treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), that incorporates various exercises to optimize tongue placement and increase oropharyngeal tone. ...Adult OMT patients had a statistically signifi …
OBJECTIVE: Orofacial myofunctional therapy (OMT) is an alternative form of treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), that in …
Myofunctional Therapy App for Severe Apnea-Hypopnea Sleep Obstructive Syndrome: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.
O'Connor-Reina C, Ignacio Garcia JM, Rodriguez Ruiz E, Morillo Dominguez MDC, Ignacio Barrios V, Baptista Jardin P, Casado Morente JC, Garcia Iriarte MT, Plaza G. O'Connor-Reina C, et al. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth. 2020 Nov 9;8(11):e23123. doi: 10.2196/23123. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth. 2020. PMID: 33093013 Free PMC article. Clinical Trial.
BACKGROUND: Myofunctional therapy has demonstrated efficacy in treating sleep-disordered breathing. We assessed the clinical use of a new mobile health (mHealth) app that uses a smartphone to teach patients with severe obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAH …
BACKGROUND: Myofunctional therapy has demonstrated efficacy in treating sleep-disordered breathing. We assessed the clinical u …
Lingual frenuloplasty with myofunctional therapy: Exploring safety and efficacy in 348 cases.
Zaghi S, Valcu-Pinkerton S, Jabara M, Norouz-Knutsen L, Govardhan C, Moeller J, Sinkus V, Thorsen RS, Downing V, Camacho M, Yoon A, Hang WM, Hockel B, Guilleminault C, Liu SY. Zaghi S, et al. Laryngoscope Investig Otolaryngol. 2019 Aug 26;4(5):489-496. doi: 10.1002/lio2.297. eCollection 2019 Oct. Laryngoscope Investig Otolaryngol. 2019. PMID: 31637291 Free PMC article.
Here, we explore the safety and efficacy of lingual frenuloplasty and myofunctional therapy for the treatment of these conditions in a large and diverse cohort of patients with restricted tongue mobility. ...CONCLUSION: Lingual frenuloplasty with myofunctional …
Here, we explore the safety and efficacy of lingual frenuloplasty and myofunctional therapy for the treatment of these conditi …
Oral myofunctional therapy for the treatment of temporomandibular disorders: A systematic review.
Melis M, Di Giosia M, Zawawi KH. Melis M, et al. Cranio. 2022 Jan;40(1):41-47. doi: 10.1080/08869634.2019.1668996. Epub 2019 Sep 17. Cranio. 2022. PMID: 31530110
Objective: To investigate the role of oral myofunctional therapy for the treatment of temporomandibular disorders.Methods: A search of the literature was carried out looking for randomized controlled trials performed on humans and written in English, Italian, French …
Objective: To investigate the role of oral myofunctional therapy for the treatment of temporomandibular disorders.Methods: A s …
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