Open AccessHabituation In orofacial myofunctional therapy
Author(s) -
Galen Peachey
Publication year - 1988
Publication title -
the international journal of orofacial myology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2694-2526
pISSN - 0735-0120
DOI - 10.52010/ijom.1988.14.2.1
Subject(s) - habituation , swallowing , medicine , physical medicine and rehabilitation , psychology , orthodontics , physical therapy , audiology , dentistry
Summary. In summary, habituation of normal oral resting posture and swallowing function must be the final result of orofacial myofunctional therapy. Habituation starts with goal setting at the initial visit, is augmented by purposeful repetitive exercises, and maintained by the activation of neuropathways to establish new but normal oral postures and functions.