Myofunctional

Question 1

What is a tongue thrust?

Answer 1

tongue is positioned forward when at rest or when swallowing or speaking

Question 2

What are the causes of a tongue thrust?

Answer 2

missing teeth, genetics, weak jaw muscles, sucking your finger too much, blockage of the upper airway

Question 3

What speech sounds are usually not affected by a tongue thrust being present?

Answer 3

/p/, /b/, and /r/

Question 4

What is an oral manometry test?

Answer 4

It is a diagnostic tool clinicians use to sense the pressure and constriction of muscles; a score below 0.89 indicates clinically significant problems that warrant referral to a craniofacial team for further evaluation

Question 5

In which population are higher estimates of tongue thrust?

Answer 5

those who are receiving orthodontic treatment

Question 6

What dental habit appliance has been proven to be ineffective in stopping a child from sucking a pacifier?

Answer 6

rake, crib, or a thumb guard

Question 7

What is a class II malocclusion accompained by an overjet?

Answer 7

protrusion of the maxilla, retrusion of the mandible, and a condition in which the upper teeth from the molars are positioned excessively anterior to the lower teeth