Orofacial Myology : International Perspectives

by Hanson, Marvin L.; Mason, Robert M.

• ISBN13: 9780398073589
• ISBN10: 0398073589
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2004-02-01
• Publisher: Charles C Thomas Pub Ltd

Table of Contents

Preface	vii
The Nature of Oral Myofunctional Disorders	3	(8)
Scope of the Problem: Prevalence of Tongue Thrust and Associated Disorders	11	(7)
History	18	(13)
Etiologies	31	(13)
The Team Approach	44	(5)
Anatomy for the Orofacial Myologist	49	(40)
Physiological Perspectives	89	(45)
Speech: Some Guidelines for the Dental Specialist	134	(13)
The Dentition	147	(38)
Orthodontic Concepts and Procedures	185	(23)
Evaluating Structures and Functions	208	(35)
Treatment: Basic Considerations	243	(14)
Hanson's Therapy for Tongue Thrust	257	(31)
Sucking and Other Habits	288	(25)
Orofacial Myology in Argentina	313	(16)
Ana Lia Garretto
Orofacial Myology in Brazil	329	(25)
Branca Vaidergorn
State of the Art in Europe	354	(8)
Hermann Hahn
Oral Stereognosis	362	(7)
Vevi Hahn
The Action Chain of the Swallow Reflex: Activities and Assignments	369	(23)
Erhardt Thiele
Oral Myofunctional Therapy: Essential for Surgical Orthodontic Treatment	392	(25)
Hideharu Yamaguchi
Ballovent: A Supplementary Tool	417	(9)
Susanne Codoni
Basic Sensorimotor Procedures	426	(8)
Cynthia F. Landis
Supplementary Exercises and Procedures from Ten Clinicians	434	(24)
Professional Matters	458	(13)
Index	471