Myofunctional therapy and atypical swallowing multidisciplinary approach
Myofunctional therapy offers an innovative approach to correcting orofacial dysfunctions and bad habits. This article describes how myofunctional treatment, in collaboration with various medical specialties, can improve not only orthodontic problems but also other conditions treated by specialists such as Neurologists, Speech Therapists, Osteopaths, Otorhinolaryngologists, Allergists and Pediatricians. This article aims to highlight how the Froggy Mouth, a lightweight and simple device, can offer support and benefits to various specialists across different medical disciplines.
Authors
- Francesco Gianfreda (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5123-8666)
- Stefano Di Vecchio
- Mirko Martelli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0039-0750)
- Alessandro Dolci
- M Gargari
- L Ottria (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9247-4507)
- Patrizio Bollero
- Wanda Lelia Russomanno
Institutions
- University of Rome Tor Vergata (IT)
- Ospedale San Pietro Fatebenefratelli (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Oral & Implantology
- Published
- 2024-12-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.11138/oi163153-155
- Citations
- 6
- Primary Topic
- Dysphagia Assessment and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 5.24