S. Saccomanno, G. Antonini, L. D’Alatri, M. D’Angelantonio*, A. Fiorita, R. Deli
Catholic University A. Gemelli Rome, Italy Specialisation School of Orthodontics, Head: prof. R. Deli *Logopedist **Specialist in otorhinolaryngology
Abstract: The aim of this study is to report three cases that needed myofunctional and orthodontic treatment and the good results achieved after the therapy. Orthodontic treatment alone, in presence of bad habits, is not enough to solve the orthodontic issues, so it needs to be combined with myofunctional treatment. Keywords Malocclusion, Myofunctional therapy, Oral habits.
Malocclusions can be defined as the presence of an anomalous relationships between the upper and lower teeth of either dental and/or alveolar origin.
Conclusion:
Myofunctional therapy is a valid support to the orthodontic treatment in cases with bad habits, and if
correctly applied can lead to good therapeutic results. Crucial to the success of the treatment are the
following: › Patient’s and patient’s family compliance in carrying out the home therapy. Cooperation among the medical staff whenever interdisciplinary treatment is required. Resolution of related pathologies (i.e. maxillary contraction, short tongue frenum, oral breathing caused by adenoids and/or tonsillar hypertrophy) Moreover, we can say that to obtain an efficient therapeutic result correct diagnosis and treatment timing are important factors.
