Oral Myofunctional Therapy for the Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders: A Systematic Review
CRANIO
Melis, M., Di Giosia, M., et al. (2022).
CRANIO, 40(1), 41-47.
<div>This systematic review explores the effects of orofacial myofunctional therapy (OMT) for individuals with temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Diagnosis of TMD is not within the speech-language pathologist's (SLP) scope of practice. This summary highlights conclusions regarding functional rehabilitation within the scope of speech-language pathology (SLP).</div>
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<div>Randomized controlled trials</div>
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<div>OMT showed an association with reductions in temporomandibular joint dysfunction symptoms in individuals with TMD and OMD. Studies demonstrated mixed results regarding OMT provision and reductions in pain. </div>
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<div>Limitations of this review include an overall paucity of evidence, reduced quality of included studies, heterogeneity between studies, and limited patient populations. Additional research is indicated.</div>
