Myofunctional Therapy Techniques Flashcards
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Which swallowing pattern is characterized by excessive mentalis muscle contraction and visible perioral strain?
Answer: Atypical swallow with circumoral muscle hypertension
An atypical swallow with circumoral muscle hypertension is marked by visible mentalis strain as accessory muscles compensate for inadequate tongue propulsion.
A patient reports jaw fatigue and clicking after chewing hard foods. Which myofunctional assessment finding most likely correlates with this complaint?
Answer: Masseter hypertrophy with unilateral chewing preference
Masseter hypertrophy combined with unilateral chewing creates asymmetric TMJ loading, commonly producing fatigue and joint clicking.
In orofacial myofunctional therapy, 'carryover' refers to:
Answer: Generalization of trained muscle patterns into automatic daily function
Carryover is the goal of therapy where newly learned neuromuscular patterns become automatic habits integrated into daily activities without conscious effort.
Which exercise is MOST effective for reducing mentalis muscle hyperactivity during the resting phase?
Answer: Lip seal with relaxed mentalis awareness training
Training the patient to achieve passive lip seal without engaging the mentalis reduces compensatory chin muscle strain associated with lip incompetence.
A patient has a low resting tongue posture confirmed on assessment. Which palatogram finding would be consistent with this diagnosis?
Answer: Absence of tongue contact with the palate at rest
A low resting tongue posture means the tongue does not contact the palate, so palatography reveals no contact at rest.
Which technique is used to facilitate proprioceptive awareness of the tongue tip's correct resting position at the incisive papilla?
Answer: Peanut butter placement at the alveolar ridge
Placing a sticky target like peanut butter at the incisive papilla provides sensory feedback guiding the tongue tip to the correct resting position.
In treating an anterior open bite related to tongue thrust, what is the recommended timing relationship between myofunctional therapy and orthodontic treatment?
Answer: Myofunctional therapy concurrently with and continuing after orthodontic treatment
Concurrent and post-orthodontic myofunctional therapy addresses the muscle behavior driving the open bite, reducing relapse risk during and after tooth movement.