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Recent Publications on Myofunctional Therapy:

• Improved denture retention in patients with retracted tongues.

BACKGROUND: Patients who wear mandibular dentures and hold their tongues...3rd November, 2009
Prosthodontics, Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Kaohsiung Medical- J Am Dent Assoc. 2009
Aug;140(8):987-91.
• Craniofacial growth in children affected by juvenile idiopathic arthritis involving the temporomandibular
joint: functional therapy management.
The aim of this study was twofold: 1) to asses the effects of a functional...14th October, 2009
Department of Orthodontics, The University of Milan, Italy.- J Clin Pediatr Dent. 2009
Summer;33(4):351-7.
• BOTOX therapy for every dental practice.
The aim of this study was twofold: 1) to asses the effects of a functional...16th September, 2009
Clinicians Reports (formerly Clinical Research Associates), USA.- Dent Today. 2009 Aug;28(8):114,
116-7.
• Orthodontics in a quantum world V: bruxism.
Current thinking about bruxism is reviewed. An alternative hypothesis,...4th September, 2009
- Int J Orthod Milwaukee. 2009 Spring;20(1):29-36.
• Non surgical treatment of a Class II malocclusion with skeletal hyperdivergency and anterior open bite.
The malocclusions with hyperdivergent vertical growth patterns are more...4th September, 2009
Curso de Postgrado de Ortopedia Dento-Facial y Ortodoncia, Spain.- Int J Orthod Milwaukee. 2009
Spring;20(1):15-22.
• Treating trismus with dynamic splinting: a case report.
Trismus is a pathological condition of the muscles of mastication which...21st August, 2009
Shulman & Associates Physical Therapy, Towson, MD, USA.- J Oral Sci. 2009 Mar;51(1):141-4.
• Lingual buttons to intercept lip-sucking habits.
Orofacial myofunctional disorders include specific conditions or behaviors...6th August, 2009
Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, KLE Vishwanath- J Clin Orthod. 2009
Apr;43(4):272.
• On the plausibility of upper airway remodeling as an outcome of orofacial exercise.
The malocclusions with hyperdivergent vertical growth patterns are more...8th July, 2009
- Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2009 May 15;179(10):858-9. (DOI Direct Link)
• Effects of oropharyngeal exercises on patients with moderate obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.
RATIONALE: Upper airway muscle function plays a major role in maintenance...8th July, 2009
Sleep Laboratory, Pulmonary Division, Heart Institute (InCor), University- Am J Respir Crit Care Med.

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• Reliability of masticatory efficiency with beads and correlation with the muscle activity.
BACKGROUND: the use of the colorimetric method with beads to evaluate...25th April, 2009
Departamento de Oftalmologia, Otorrinolaringologia e Cirurgia de Cabeca e- Pro Fono. 2008
Oct-Dec;20(4):225-30.
• Oral appliances in the management of temporomandibular disorders.
Various types of oral appliances (OAs) have been used for over half a...7th April, 2009
Department of Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, College of Dentistry,- Oral Surg Oral Med Oral
Pathol Oral Radiol Endod. 2009 Feb;107(2):212-23. (DOI Direct Link)
• Functional-cosmetic dentistry: a full-mouth smile makeover, part 2.
Various types of oral appliances (OAs) have been used for over half a...12th February, 2009
American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry New York Chapter, NY, USA.- Dent Today. 2008
Dec;27(12):102, 104, 106-7.
• Longitudinal study on a rehabilitative model for correction of atypical swallowing.
AIM: The aim of the study is to analyse the prevalence of anomalous...4th February, 2009
Department of Surgery, Unit of Paediatric Dentistry, University of Pisa,- Eur J Paediatr Dent. 2008
Dec;9(4):170-4.

BioNews Results for Myofunctional Therapy

• Henry Ford Health System: First national and evidence-based guidelines for brain cancer released
NewsRX: Nov 14 2009 5:14AM Matching: therapy
• Medical News: PuriCore Announces Promising Clinical Results For Vashe(R) Wound Therapy In
Post-Operative Care Of Skin Grafts On Burns
BioFind: Nov 13 2009 11:06AM Matching: therapy
• Rock To Beat Pediatric Cancer
Garden City News: Nov 13 2009 4:32PM Matching: therapy
• Gene Therapy Can Improves Muscle Mass And Strength In Monkeys, Research Suggests
Science Daily: Nov 13 2009 9:12PM Matching: therapy
• First European patients undergo AMD treatment with NeoVista system
OSN Super Site: Nov 13 2009 8:19PM Matching: therapy
• New market research report on inflammation drugs
News-Medical.Net: Nov 13 2009 2:29PM Matching: therapy
• Insight into the pipeline status of atherosclerosis or coronary artery disease drugs
News-Medical.Net: Nov 13 2009 2:28PM Matching: therapy
• Reportlinker releases new market research report on influenza drugs
News-Medical.Net: Nov 13 2009 2:28PM Matching: therapy
• Life Sciences: Researchers from Sichuan University report recent findings in life sciences
NewsRX: Nov 13 2009 2:19PM Matching: therapy
• Current status report on kidney stones medications
News-Medical.Net: Nov 13 2009 12:03PM Matching: therapy
• New market research report on colon cancer drugs
News-Medical.Net: Nov 13 2009 8:09AM Matching: therapy
• Reportlinker releases detailed report on HSV infection drugs
News-Medical.Net: Nov 13 2009 8:09AM Matching: therapy
• Innomed/BioRobotics to be Health Robotics' exclusive strategic partner in Korea
News-Medical.Net: Nov 13 2009 8:09AM Matching: therapy
• Report on digestive system ulcers drug pipeline
News-Medical.Net: Nov 13 2009 8:09AM Matching: therapy

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 • Interventional Radiology Treatment for Pulmonary Embolism Saves Lives
Medicexchange.com: Nov 13 2009 7:53AM Matching: therapy

Myofunctional Therapy Clinical Trials:

• Myofunctional Therapy in Facial Palsy

Myofunctional Therapy Patents:

• 6471621- Method of treatment of groups of muscles in an orofacial region by using an inflatable rubber
balloon as logopedic aid
• 5882192- Computerized orthodontic diagnosis and appliance dispenser
• 5507638- Reward-based apparatus for the rehabilitation of labiolingual functions
• 4723910- Apparatus for orthopedic and/or orthodontic treatment
• 4468196- Method of and apparatus for orthopedic and/or orthodontic treatment
• 4416626- Method for recapturing anterior displaced mandibular disc and orthopedic device therefor
• 3983865- Method and apparatus for myofunctional biofeedback

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