Case Study: From Theory To Practice – Treatment
A Transdisciplinary Approach to Orofacial Function
In a previous post, we introduced the patient for whom we will now show the chosen treatment. (See previous post).
As a general summary, let's remember that this patient is Class III due to maxillary hypoplasia, bruxism, and airway disturbances.
The chosen treatment clearly involved several oral aspects of the patient and the need to refer to a transdisciplinary team to address the causes of bruxism and airway patency.
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This Was the Chosen Approach
- Application of the sleep bruxism evaluation and intervention flowchart. Thanks to this, it was identified that the origin of his bruxism was due to a serotonin alteration caused by airway obstruction.
- Expansion with Hyrax was performed to widen the nasopharynx and hypopharynx.
- Maxillary protraction was performed to resolve maxillary hypoplasia and to pull ligaments, muscles, and tendons to improve cervical posture.
- The child and his family were trained in tongue posture exercises with GOpex to stabilize results.
- Referral to an Otorhinolaryngologist and Allergist was made.
The results of this treatment will be presented in the next publication of this clinical case From Theory to Practice in a Transdisciplinary Approach to Orofacial Function.
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