Clinical effect of myofunctional trainers on malocclusion in primary and mixed dention

VernacularTitle:肌功能训练器治疗乳牙期和替牙期错(牙合)畸形
Author: Zhen SHI ; Xiaoxia WU ; Qian AN ; Yuxing SU
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Myofunctional treatment; Malocclusion; Primary dentition; Mixed dentition
From: Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2013;19(6):430-433
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To clarify the effect of myofunctional treatment on primary and mixed dentition malocclusion.Methods Twenty-seven children were selected,3 were in primary dentition among which 2 showed deep overbite.24 were in mixed dentition and presented crowding in anterior area among which 4 children combined with anterior crossbite,2 showed deep overbite and deep overjet.All the patients were treated with myofunctional trainer such as INFANT,T4K or I2N appliances according to their age and malocclusion type.The patients were instructed to wear the trainers for at least one hour a day keeping their lips together or overnight while sleeping.Muscle exercises were done when wearing the trainer during daytime.Results After 6-10 months,24 patients who were in good compliance had their teeth aligned,deep overjet and deep overbite corrected,and facial profile improved.Conclusions Myofunctional treatment is effective on primary and mixed dentition malocclusion.It is important to have patients' good compliance.