COM Myofunctional Therapy Techniques 2

Question 1

Which biofeedback tool is most commonly used in orofacial myofunctional therapy to help patients visualize tongue posture?

Accepted Answer

Electromyography (EMG)

Answer

EMG biofeedback provides real-time muscle activity data, helping patients consciously correct tongue and lip posture during therapy.

Question 2

A patient consistently breathes through their mouth despite nasal airway clearance. Which therapeutic sequence is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Assess nasal breathing habit awareness then introduce nasal breathing drills

Answer

Habit awareness must precede motor retraining; nasal breathing drills are introduced once the patient understands the behavior they are changing.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of using a button-pull exercise in myofunctional therapy?

Accepted Answer

Strengthen orbicularis oris muscle tone

Answer

Button-pull exercises resist lip seal to strengthen the orbicularis oris, improving lip competence against the open-mouth habit.

Question 4

During nasal breathing re-education, which posture cue is MOST important to reinforce alongside nasal breathing?

Accepted Answer

Cervical spine neutral alignment and closed-mouth resting posture

Answer

Neutral cervical alignment supports an open nasal airway, and closed-mouth resting posture is integral to establishing habitual nasal breathing.

Question 5

A child with a thumb-sucking habit is being treated. Which behavior modification strategy is considered a first-line approach before introducing an oral appliance?

Accepted Answer

Positive reinforcement and habit diary with reward charting

Answer

Positive reinforcement and self-monitoring through a habit diary are the recommended first-line behavioral approaches before considering appliance therapy.

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COM Myofunctional Therapy Techniques 2