Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT)

Creator

Katelynn Perkins, University of New England
Sophany Srey, University of New EnglandFollow
Courtney E. Vannah, University of New EnglandFollow

Faculty Advisor(s)

Courtney E. Vannah

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Description

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is characterized by upper airway obstruction during sleep. This literature review aimed to determine if myofunctional therapy (MT) could be an effective treatment for OSA. The goal of MT is to induce changes in weak and dysfunctional upper airway muscles. The literature suggests that myofunctional therapy may reduce the symptoms of mild to moderate OSA.

Publication Date

4-2021

Disciplines

Dental Hygiene

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© 2021 The Authors

Preferred Citation

Perkins, Katelynn; Srey, Sophany; and Vannah, Courtney E., "Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT)" (2021). Dental Hygiene Student Research Posters. 14.
https://dune.une.edu/dh_studpost/14