Myofunctional therapy Part 2: Prevention of dentofacial disorders

Authors

  • M Gelb Clinical Professor NYU College of Dentistry, Division of Basic Sciences, Department of Oral Medicine and Pathology, The Gelb Center NYC
  • J Montrose The Gelb Center NYC
  • L Paglia 3Department of Paediatric Dentistry, Istituto Stomatologico Italiano (ISI), Milan
  • S Saccomanno Department of Health Life and Environmental Sciences, University of L’Aquila
  • V Quinzi Department of Health Life and Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila
  • G Marzo Department of Health Life and Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23804/ejpd.2021.22.02.15

Keywords:

Airway Centric, Breathing, Prevention, Development, Sleep, Occlusion

Abstract

METHODS: AirwayCentric approach to prevention of dentofacial disorders. The correct development of functions is important for the prevention of dentofacial disorders from the first days of life. The first and foremost function, to which all others are adapting, is nasal breathing. The AirwayCentric® method focuses on nasal breathing during early development and throughout childhood to promote: Neurobehavioural development and the brain, development of the craniofacial and respiratory complex, correct dental occlusion, proper and restful sleep and to improve performance and life overall. By working at the same time on orofacial functions and structures, many dentofacial disorders can be prevented.