Myofunctional and speech rehabilitation after orthodontic-surgical treatment of dento-maxillofacial dysgnathia

Progress in Orthodontics
Gianluca GalleranoAlessandro Silvestri

Abstract

The lingual dysfunctions play a considerable role in the pathogenesis of dentoskeletal dysmorphisms. The treatment of dento-maxillofacial dysgnathia implies a functional rehabilitation to re-harmonize the stomatognathic system. This study aims to demonstrate the importance of a rehabilitation protocol of functional orofacial parameters at the end of a surgical-orthodontic treatment in order to achieve long-term success. After orthognathic surgery, facial expression exercises and jaw exercises are prescribed to promote the recovery of neuromuscular function. At the end of treatment, a sample of 30 dysgnathic patients underwent a functional evaluation of the orofacial district to identify any lingual or articulatory dysfunctions. The information gathered led to an individual re-education program that consisted of an active myofunctional-logopedic approach integrated with appliances used as retention. 19 patients needed myofunctional therapy to re-educate deglutition and tongue posture. Articulatory disorders were found in 7 patients originally suffering from Class III and/or open-bite skeletal disharmony; 5 of these completed rehabilitation with speech therapy. After rehabilitation the functional parameters were completely normal...Continue Reading

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