Open AccessCase history: Improved maxillary growth and development following digit sucking elimination and orofacial myofunctional therapy
Author(s) -
Shari Green
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
the international journal of orofacial myology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2694-2526
pISSN - 0735-0120
DOI - 10.52010/ijom.2013.39.1.5
Subject(s) - tongue , rest (music) , numerical digit , medicine , dentistry , habit , psychology , orthodontics , social psychology , mathematics , arithmetic , pathology , cardiology
Orofacial myologists are frequently called upon to address retained oral habit concerns. During this process, current I.A.O.M. recommended treatment includes addressing tongue, lip, and jaw rest posture concerns. Following digit sucking remediation, we may also be called upon to address these rest posture issues, and tongue thrust more aggressively together. In this process, facial growth and development and jaw structure may coincidentally improve as a result of ‘nature taking its course’ by addressing both swallow AND rest posture. In a select subset of clients, dramatic improvements may occur if the timing is right. This article discusses one such case that appears to have yielded a significant improvement in oral postures influencing improved facial and oral growth and development.