Posts Tagged ‘orofacial myology’

Habit Device

Posted by Administrator | Filed under Dental Hygienist, Parents, Therapists | Jun 9, 2010 | Tags: anterior disc dislocation, move teeth, orofacial myology, orthodontic device for tongue thrust, TMJ | No Comments

Hi! Two questions: 1. I purchased the Myo Manual to use with an 8 year old boy who was just fitted with an orthodontic device for tongue thrust. He will have this device for 3 months. Are there specific exercises I should focus on for this particular child or should I proceed through the Myo- ...Read more.

RDH soon to graduate interested in Orofacial Myology

Posted by Administrator | Filed under Dental Hygienist, Therapists | Mar 7, 2010 | Tags: Dental Hygienist, IAOM, Northern Speech Services, orofacial myology, sleep apnea, TMJ disorders | No Comments

I am a Dental Hygienist in the state of Pennsylvania currently finishing up my B.S. degree in Dental Hygiene. For my final course, I have a Capstone/Senior Project. For this project, I have chosen to do a Continuing Education course in the field of Orofacial Myology and how it relates to the Dental Hygienist. My ...Read more.

Frenectomy based on Range of Motion Scale

Posted by Administrator | Filed under Dental Hygienist, Parents, Therapists | Mar 3, 2010 | Tags: frenectomy, frenulum, lower alveolar ridge, orofacial myology, pedodontist, range of motion scale, swallowing | No Comments

I have a client whose frenulum looks very deep in her tongue and her tongue may be restricted, but I am not sure if it is a big deal. I used the range of motion scale, and she could open her mouth wide open 50 (cm?); when her tongue was to the spot she could ...Read more.