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Myofuncional Therapy
The History and Evolution
Myofunctional therapy, originating in the early 20th century, focuses on oral and facial muscle dysfunction. Dr. Alfred Rogers pioneered early techniques in the 1920s, highlighting the role of tongue strength in speech disorders. By the 1970s, myofunctional therapy gained wider recognition, expanding beyond speech issues to address sleep apnea and breathing disorders.
The 1950s saw the introduction of functional orthodontic appliances like the bionator, promoting proper jaw growth. Today, myofunctional therapy combines exercises and behavioural modifications to enhance muscle function.
Modern developments include Function Generating Bite (FGB) appliances, offering effective treatment for malocclusion.
Collaboration with various healthcare professionals is integral to myofunctional therapy's contemporary approach, emphasizing its role in improving oral health comprehensively. From its early roots to modern applications, myofunctional therapy continues to evolve, contributing significantly to the treatment of speech disorders, malocclusions, and breathing problems.
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