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Soft Tissue Dysfunction - TRAINER System™

Published by: Myofunctional Research Co. (MRC)

Considerable research now demonstrates the negative effects of mouth breathing and incorrect swallowing patterns on cranio-facial development. These orthodontic problems were often overlooked because effective, convenient treatment was not readily available.

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Soft Tissue Dysfunction

Published by: Myofunctional Research Co. (MRC)

The influence of myofunctional habits on cranio-facial development and orthodontic problems has regularly been reported in numerous publications since the era of Edward Angle. More recent studies show that crowded teeth and jaw discrepancies are not always hereditary, but found to be caused by the way a child swallows and breathes.

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Muscling in on the truth

Published by: Australasian Dental Practice

The debate on the causes of malocclusion has been raging since the genesis of the orthodontic science, but has the answer already been found? 

Author: Dr Rohan Wijey

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Early Myofunctional Approach to Skeletal Class II

Published by: Mondo Ortodontico

Therapy aimed at skeletal Class II subjects is carried out at the Odontology Clinic of Milan University in accordance with studies conducted by Petrovic and Stutzmann
(12, 13), with an initial orthopaedic phase focussing on condylar growth. Such a therapeutic phase is made to coincide with the peak of pre-pubertal growth, which we have identified by evaluating skeletal age by X-raying the wrist and hand, following the method according to Gianní (5). This is performed for the purpose of obtaining the greatest possible growth period, coupled to an acceptable duration of therapy.

Authors: C. Quadrelli, M. Gheorgiu, C. Marchetti, V. Ghiglione

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Reverse Swallowing - The Causes

This short video explains how swallowing patterns and tongue position affect the teeth and jaws. It also shows the correct resting position for the tongue.

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The Effects of Mouth Breathing

This is an educational video the shows the impact mouth breathing has on the teeth, facial structure and well being of patients.

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3. Myofunctional Orthodontics - mini lecture series

This video provides a basic introduction to myofunctional orthodontics for professionals. It provides an overview of:
• Mouth breathing & malocclusion
• A new approach to treatment
• Diagnosis and treatment planning
• Introduction to MRC Clinics®

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Soft Tissue Dysfunction (composite video)

This 3D video explains how soft tissue dysfunction can affect the teeth, jaws and facial development.

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Soft Tissue Dysfunction: a Missing Clue when Treating Malocclusions

Published by: International Journal of Jaw Functional Orthopedics (2005)

Contemporaneous treatment of malocclusions concerns about the effect of the muscular activity in the occlusion. Treatment of malocclusion involves dental alignment, jaw repositioning, stabilization of the activity of the masticatory muscles, the muscles of the tongue and the muscles of the cheeks and lips in order to achieve a balance between the forces delivered on the arches and teeth by all the muscles involved in oral functions.

Authors: Dr German O. Ramirez-Yañez & Dr Chris Farrell

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