Is Myofunctional Therapy Evidence Based?
Resource Library
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Below you’ll find peer-reviewed studies, systemic reviews, and case reports that support the science behind myofunctional therapy. You’ll also discover recommended reading to help you learn more and explore this field further.
Explore By Topic TONGUE THRUST • TMJ • SLEEP APNEA • ADHD • TONGUE TIE • BED WETTING • ORTHODONTICS • MOUTH BREATHING • RECOMMENDED READING
Myofunctional Therapy and Tongue Thrust
The Efficacy of Myofunctional Therapy in Patients with Atypical Swallowing
National Library of Medicine
Impact of Oral Myofunctional Therapy on Orofacial Myofunctional Status and Tongue Strength in Patients with Tongue Thrust
Karger
Myofunctional Therapy and TMJ Pain, Clenching and Grinding
Effects of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy on Temporomandibular Disorders
Taylor & Francis
The Link between Sleep Bruxism, Sleep Disordered Breathing and Temporomandibular Disorders: An Evidence-based Review
Journal of Dental Sleep Medicine
Myofunctional Therapy and Sleep Apnea
Myofunctional Therapy to Treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
National Library of Medicine
Effects of Oropharyngeal Exercises on Snoring: A Randomized Trial
National Library of Medicine
Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome: A Pathophysiological Perspective
MDPI
Upper Airway Muscle Exercise Outcome in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Science Direct
Oropharyngeal and Tongue Exercises (Myofunctional Therapy) for Snoring: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Springer
Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome: A Pathophysiological Perspective
National Library of Medicine
Sleep Disordered Breathing and ADHD in Children
Sleep Difficulties and Symptoms of Attention-deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Children with Mouth Breathing
National Library of Medicine
Symptoms of Sleep Disorders, Inattention, and Hyperactivity in Children
National Library of Medicine
Combined Effect of Myofunctional Therapy and Tongue Tie Release Surgery
Lingual Frenuloplasty with Myofunctional Therapy: Exploring Safety and Efficacy in 348 cases
Wiley
A Description of a ‘Functional Release’ Combining Myofunctional Therapy with a Tongue Tie Release
LightScalpel
Myofunctional Therapy’s Effect on Bed Wetting
The Effect of Breathing Exercises on the Nocturnal Enuresis in the Children with the Sleep-Disordered Breathing
Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal (IRCMJ)
“The nocturnal enuresis is more common in children with the oral breathing. It appears that the relative hypoxia in these children causes low-pressure oxygen in the distal tubes of kidney, unresponsiveness to the anti-diuretic hormone, and increased production of urine temporarily, particularly during the sleep. Both of these factors can increase the volume of urine, and consequently make the urine control more difficult and finally lead to the nocturnal enuresis.”
Combined Effect of Myofunctional Therapy and Orthodontics
Relapse of Anterior Open Bites Treated with Orthodontic Appliances with and without Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy
American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics (AJO-DO)
Ankyloglossia as a Risk Factor for Maxillary Hypoplasia and Soft Palate Elongation: A Functional – Morphological Study
Wiley
Why Every Dentist and Orthodontist Should Have an Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist on Their Team
Dental Sleep Practice
Mouth Breathing
The Effect of Mode of Breathing on Craniofacial Growth-Revisited
European Journal of Orthodontics, Oxford Academics
Mouth Breathing, “Nasal Disuse,” and Pediatric Sleep-Disordered Breathing
Springer
Recommended Reading
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