Orthodontic treatment of a patient with unilateral orofacial muscle dysfunction: The efficacy of myofunctional therapy on the treatment outcome.
Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop
; 150(1): 167-80, 2016 Jul.
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ABSTRACT
The orofacial muscle is an important factor in the harmony of the occlusion, and its dysfunction significantly influences a patient's occlusion after craniofacial growth and development. In this case report, we describe the successful orthodontic treatment of a patient with unilateral orofacial muscle dysfunction. A boy, 10 years 0 months of age, with a chief complaint of anterior open bite, was diagnosed with a Class III malocclusion with facial musculoskeletal asymmetry. His maxillomandibular relationships were unstable, and he was unable to lift the right corner of his mouth upon smiling because of weak right orofacial muscles. A satisfactory occlusion and a balanced smile were achieved after orthodontic treatment combined with orofacial myofunctional therapy, including muscle exercises. An acceptable occlusion and facial proportion were maintained after a 2-year retention period. These results suggest that orthodontic treatment with orofacial myofunctional therapy is an effective option for a patient with orofacial muscle dysfunction.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Base de données:
MEDLINE
Sujet principal:
Appareils orthodontiques
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Faiblesse musculaire
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Thérapie myofonctionnelle
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Muscles de la face
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Malocclusion de classe III
Limites:
Child
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Humans
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Male
Langue:
En
Journal:
Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop
Sujet du journal:
ODONTOLOGIA
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ORTODONTIA
Année:
2016
Type de document:
Article