Maribel Santos-Cordero, DMD: No financial relationships to disclose
Orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMDs) are dysfunctional movement patterns of the muscles of the face and mouth that develop as a result of an abnormal lip, tongue or jaw position. Children with OMDs often present difficulties with speech, feeding, breathing, malocclusion and altered craniofacial growth. This pearl will help you create an awareness of the value of proactive assessment of the root cause of OMDs and timely intervention to help your patients achieve optimal health.
Learning Objectives:
Define Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders.
Recognize signs and symptoms of fascial and oral muscle dysfunctional patterns and how they affect children’s overall orofacial growth & development.
Create an awareness of the value of proactive assessment of the root cause of Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders and timely Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy treatment.
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