Related Experiment Videos
[Retraining in dento-facial orthopedics. An orthodontist's viewpoint]
L' Orthodontie Francaise
|January 17, 2003
Summary
Functional therapy in dentofacial orthopedics prioritizes restoring nasal breathing to ensure proper orofacial function. Early intervention for respiration, followed by addressing suction habits, phonation, and chewing, is key for optimal results.
Area of Science:
- Dentofacial Orthopedics
- Orofacial Myology
- Functional Rehabilitation
Context:
- Orofacial functions are hierarchically organized by physiological importance.
- Disorders in orofacial functions significantly impact muscular behavior and facial morphogenesis.
- Functional therapy, or rehabilitation of functions, is central to dentofacial orthopedics.
Purpose:
- To outline a hierarchical approach to rehabilitating orofacial functions in dentofacial orthopedics.
- To emphasize the critical role of nasal ventilation in achieving balanced oral functions.
- To guide intervention timing based on etiopathogeny, malocclusion, and patient factors.
Summary:
- Restoring nasal ventilation is the priority in early functional rehabilitation.
- Subsequent stages address affective immaturity linked to suction habits, followed by phonation and chewing.
- The timing of interventions depends on the specific dysfunctional etiopathogeny, malocclusion severity, and morphological context.
Impact:
- Establishes a systematic approach to orofacial functional rehabilitation.
- Highlights the foundational importance of nasal breathing for overall oral function and facial development.
- Provides a framework for optimizing treatment outcomes in dentofacial orthopedics by considering multifactorial influences.