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[The normal mouth in newborn infants]
1Service de stomatologie, chirurgie maxillo-faciale, chirurgie plastique de la face, Clermont-Ferrand.
La Revue Du Praticien
|January 1, 1991
Summary
Newborns
Area of Science:
- Neonatal anatomy
- Physiology
- Neuroscience
Context:
- The oral cavity is the initial sensory interface for newborns.
- Understanding the anatomy of the mouth and airway-digestive tract junction is crucial for neonatal development.
Purpose:
- To explore the anatomical and physiological characteristics of neonatal oral functions.
- To correlate these functions with neurological development and mother-infant bonding.
Summary:
- Anatomical study of the mouth and airway-digestive tract junction reveals unique neonatal suction and deglutition mechanisms.
- These oral functions are indicators of brainstem maturation and enhanced infant alertness.
Impact:
- Provides insights into early infant development and feeding behaviors.
- Highlights the role of oral functions in mother-child interaction and bonding.