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A protocol for oral myofunctional assessment: for application with children
1Medical School, of University of São Paulo-FMUSP.
Summary
This study identified key oral myofunctional disorder characteristics, like breathing and lip posture, differentiating tongue thrust in children. These findings aid in developing a standardized oral myofunctional assessment protocol.
Area of Science:
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Oral Myology
Background:
- Oral myofunctional disorders (OMD) can impact speech and swallowing.
- Tongue thrust is a common OMD requiring accurate diagnosis.
- Standardized assessment protocols are crucial for effective OMD identification.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare OMD characteristics in subjects with and without tongue thrust.
- To propose a protocol for oral myofunctional assessment.
- To identify key diagnostic features for OMD.
Main Methods:
- Study involved 36 subjects from a Speech-Language Pathology department.
- Comparison of OMD characteristics between subjects with and without tongue thrust.
- Data collection on feeding habits, resting postures, and oral structures.
Main Results:
- Significant differences observed in feeding-bottle characteristics, breathing patterns, and resting postures.
- Lip tonus, hard palate shape, swallowing, breathing, and occlusion were key differentiating factors.
- Specific features like nipple type and bottle hole size were relevant.
Conclusions:
- Oral myofunctional assessment should include feeding habits, breathing, resting postures, and occlusion.
- A standardized protocol can improve OMD diagnosis accuracy.
- Identifying these characteristics is vital for targeted speech therapy interventions.
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