- Editorial
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Editor's Corner
- Patricia Taylor
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1 November 2009
The underlying theme of this issue is the critical need for research to extend the literature base for orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMD) [...]
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International Journal of Orofacial Myology and Myofunctional Therapy, Volume 35, Issue 1
2009 November - 8 articles
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Articles (8)
- Article
14 Citations
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Quantitative Evaluation of the Orofacial Morphology: Anthropometric Measurements in Healthy and Mouth-Breathing Children
- Débora Martins Cattoni,
- Fernanda Dreux Miranda Fernandes,
- Renata Cantisani Di Francesco and
- Maria Do Rosário Dias De Oliveira Latorre
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1 November 2009
The anthropometric orofacial measurements of mouth-breathing children were compared to those of children with no history of speech-language disorders, according to age. Methods: 100 children participated, both males and females, with ages ranging fro...
- Case Report
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19 Pages
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1 November 2009
This article presents an overview of the current research literature that reveals some controversy, discussion of the need for more research, and report of some definitive success. In addition, four case studies of hair pulling and thumb-sucking are...
- Perspective
3 Citations
490 Views
3 Pages
Position Statement of the International Association of Orofacial Myology Regarding: Appliance Use for Oral Habit Patterns
- Robert M. Mason and
- Honor Franklin
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1 November 2009
This position statement is an official policy of the International Association of Orofacial Myology (IAOM) approved by the Board of Directors on 31 May 2009.
- Perspective
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1 November 2009
This position statement is an official policy of the International Association of Orofacial Myology (IAOM) approved by the Board of Directors on 23 October 2008.
- Article
19 Citations
436 Views
11 Pages
Lip-Closing Function of Elderly People During Ingestion: Comparison with Young Adults
- Fumiyo Tamura,
- Tomoko Fukui,
- Takeshi Kikutani,
- Reiko Machida,
- Mitsuyoshi Yoshida,
- Takeyoshi Yoneyama and
- Akira Hamura
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1 November 2009
In this study the relationship between the functional vertical labial pressure and aging during ingestion in the elderly is examined. The subjects were 84 community-dwelling elderly (mean: 79.4 years old), 109 elderly needing long term care (mean: 81...
- Tutorial
2 Citations
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13 Pages
Did You Know? A Question and Answer Dialogue for the Orofacial Myologist
- Robert M. Mason and
- Ellen B. Role
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1 November 2009
This article addresses selected concepts and procedures related to orofacial myology in a question and answer format. Topics include tongue-tip placement for swallowing; a massetercontraction swallow; temporary anchorage devices utilized in orthodont...
- Article
4 Citations
457 Views
14 Pages
Clinical and Electromyographic Study of Lateral Preference in Mastication in Patients with Long-Standing Peripheral Facial Paralysis
- Adriana Rahal and
- Maria Valéria Schmidt Goffi-Gomez
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1 November 2009
Peripheral facial paralysis (PFP) usually affects the facial nerve in part or in whole on one side of the face. Most patients with acute PFP find it difficult to chew on the paralyzed side, especially due to compromised buccinator function. In additi...
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