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Neuromuscular facilitation effectively treats tongue thrust in children. This therapy, involving brushing, icing, and pressure, showed positive results in a 6-month home training program, with no regression observed.

Area of Science:

Speech-language pathology
Pediatric dentistry
Neuromuscular therapy

Background:

Tongue thrust is a common swallowing disorder in children.
Orthodontic referrals often include patients with diagnosed tongue thrust.
Previous research on therapeutic interventions for tongue thrust is ongoing.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the efficacy of the neuromuscular facilitation technique for treating tongue thrust.
To assess the long-term effects and potential regression of tongue thrust after therapy.
To explore potential precursor behaviors associated with tongue thrust onset.

Main Methods:

A cohort of 11 children (4 boys, 7 girls; mean age 116 months) diagnosed with tongue thrust participated.
A 6-month home training program utilized brushing, icing, and pressure techniques.

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Serial dental models were collected at baseline, 3, 6, and 12 months to track changes and regression.

Main Results:

The neuromuscular facilitation technique demonstrated positive outcomes in modifying swallow patterns.
Therapy was effective in managing tongue thrust in the pediatric population studied.
No significant regression of tongue thrust was noted 6 months post-therapy.

Conclusions:

Neuromuscular facilitation is a valuable therapeutic technique for swallow pattern correction.
Early intervention and consistent application of the technique yield favorable results.
Mouth breathing and digit sucking may precede the development of tongue thrust, warranting further investigation.