Research

I will be building this page in the coming months to share research related to speech production, orofacial myology, feeding, and tethered oral tissues, and frenectomy.

OMT for Breastfeeding

Hand, P., Olivi, G., Lajolo, C., Gioco, G., Marigo, L., Castagnola, R., & Cordaro, M. (2020). Short lingual frenum in infants, children and adolescents. Part 1: Breastfeeding and gastroesophageal reflux disease improvement after tethered oral tissues release. European journal of paediatric dentistry, 21(4), 309–317. https://doi.org/10.23804/ejpd.2020.21.04.10

Coryllos, E., Genna, C.W. & Salloum, A.C. (2004). Congenital tongue-tie and its impact on breastfeeding. American Academy of Pediatrics. Retrieved from: https://www2.aap.org/breastfeeding/files/pdf/BBM-8- 27%20Newsletter.pdf

Ghaheri, B. A., Cole, M., Fausel, S. C., Chuop, M., & Mace, J. C. (2017). Breastfeeding improvement following tongue-tie and lip-tie release: A prospective cohort study. The Laryngoscope, 127(5), 1217–1223. doi:10.1002/lary.26306

OMT for Articulation

Daggumati, S., Cohn, J. E., Brennan, M. J., Evarts, M., McKinnon, B. J., & Terk, A. R. (2019). Speech and language outcomes in patients with ankyloglossia undergoing frenulectomy: A Retrospective Pilot Study. OTO Open,3(1). doi:10.1177/2473974X19826943.

Assaf, D. D. C., Knorst, J. K., Busanello-Stella, A. R., Ferrazzo, V. A., Berwig, L. C., Ardenghi, T. M., & Marquezan, M. (2021). Association between malocclusion, tongue position and speech distortion in mixed-dentition schoolchildren: an epidemiological study. Journal of Applied Oral Science: Revista Fob, 29, 20201005. https://doi.org/10.1590/1678-7757-2020-1005

Bigenzahn W, Fishchman L, Mayrhofer-Krammel U (1992). Myofunctional therapy in patients with orofacial dysfunctions affecting speech. Folia Phoniatrica et Logopaedica, 44(5):238-44.

Ray, J (2002). Orofacial myofunctional therapy in dysarthria: a study on speech intelligibility. International Journal of Orofacial Myology, Nov;28:39-48.

Thijs Z, Bruneel L, De Pauw G, Van Lierde KM. Oral Myofunctional and Articulation Disorders in Children with Malocclusions: A Systematic Review. Folia Phoniatr Logop. 2022;74(1):1-16. doi: 10.1159/000516414. Epub 2021 Jun 9. PMID: 34107494.

OMT for Dysphagia, Oral Stage Swallow, and Feeding

Ferreira, M. C., Porto de Toledo, I., Dutra, K. L., Stefani, F. M., Porporatti, A. L., Flores-Mir, C., & De Luca Canto, G. (2018). Association between chewing dysfunctions and temporomandibular disorders: a systematic review. Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, 45(10), 819–835. https://doi.org/10.1111/joor.12681

Begnoni, G., Dellavia, C., Pellegrini, G., Scarponi, L., Schindler, A., & Pizzorni, N. (2020). The efficacy of myofunctional therapy in patients with atypical swallowing. European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology: Official Journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (Eufos): Affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 277(9), 2501–2511. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00405-020-05994-w

Berretin-Felix Giédre, Bueno, M. da R. S., Gavião Maria Beatriz Duarte, Migliorucci, R. R., Polizel, M., Prado Daniela Galvão de Almeida, Rosa, R. R., & Teixeira, I. F. (2018).

Effects of orofacial myofunctional therapy on masticatory function in individuals submitted to orthognathic surgery: a randomized trial. Journal of Applied Oral Science, 26. https://doi.org/10.1590/1678-7757-2017-0164

Steele CM, Bayley MT, Peladeau-Pigeon M, Nagy A, Namasivayam AM, Stokely SL, Wolkin T (2016). A Randomized Trial Comparing Two Tongue-Pressure Resistance Training Protocols for Post-Stroke Dysphagia. Dysphagia, Jun;31(3):452-61. doi: 10.1007/s00455-016-9699-5. Epub 2016 Mar 2.

OMT for Airway

Fabiane, K., & Bianchini, E. (2017). Effects of orofacial myofunctional therapy on the symptoms and physiological parameters of sleep breathing disorders in adults: a systematic review. Revista Cefac, 19(6), 868–878. https://doi.org/10.1590/1982-0216201719613317

Carrasco-Llatas, M., O’Connor-Reina, C., & Calvo-Henríquez Christian. (2021). The role of myofunctional therapy in treating sleep-disordered breathing: a state-of-the-art review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(14), 7291–7291. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18147291

Calvo-Henríquez, C., Neves, S. M., Branco, A. M., Lechien, J. R., Reinoso, F. B., Rojas, X. M., O'Connor-Reina, C., González-Guijarro, I., & Martínez Capoccioni, G. (2022). Relationship between short lingual frenulum and malocclusion. A multicentre study. Acta otorrinolaringologica espanola, 73(3), 177–183. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.otoeng.2021.01.00

Camacho, M., Guilleminault, C., Wei, J. M., Song, S. A., Noller, M. W., Reckley, L. K., Fernandez-Salvador, C., & Zaghi, S. (2018). Oropharyngeal and tongue exercises (myofunctional therapy) for snoring: a systematic review and meta-analysis. European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology: And Head & Neck, 275(4), 849–855. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00405-017-4848-5

Alexander, N., Boota, A., Hooks, K., & White, J. R. (2019). Rapid maxillary expansion and adenotonsillectomy in 9-year-old twins with pediatric obstructive sleep apnea syndrome: an interdisciplinary effort. The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, 119(2), 126–134. https://doi.org/10.7556/jaoa.2019.019

Araújo, B. C. L., Simões, S. M., Moreira, M. G. S., Mendes, A. L. F., & Martins-Filho, P. R. S. (2019). Evidence of orofacial myofunctional therapy patients with asthma and rhinitis: a systematic review. CoDAS, 31(4), e20190009. https://doi.org/10.1590/2317-1782/20192019009

Attali, V., Weber, M., Rivals, I., Similowski, T., Arnulf, I., & Gatignol, P. (2023). Moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea syndrome is associated with altered tongue motion during wakefulness. European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 10.1007/s00405-023-07854-9. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00405-023-07854-9

Bandyopadhyay, A., Kaneshiro, K., & Camacho, M. (2020). Effect of myofunctional therapy on children with obstructive sleep apnea: a meta-analysis. Sleep Medicine, 75, 210–217. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sleep.2020.08.003

Bellon, M., Boutin, F., Haddad, R., & Frapier, L. (2023). Effectiveness of orthopaedic treatments on the enlargement of the upper airways: Overview of systematic reviews. International orthodontics, 21(2), 100745. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ortho.2023.100745

Bianchini Esther Mandelbaum Gonçalves, & Kayamori, F. (2017). Effects of orofacial myofunctional therapy on the symptoms and physiological parameters of sleep breathing disorders in adults: a systematic review. Revista Cefac, 19(6), 868–878. https://doi.org/10.1590/1982-0216201719613317

Camacho, M., Noller, M. W., Zaghi, S., Reckley, L. K., Fernandez-Salvador, C., Ho, E., Dunn, B., & Chan, D. (2017). Tongue surgeries for pediatric obstructive sleep apnea: a systematic review and meta-analysis. European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology: And Head & Neck, 274(8), 2981–2990. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00405-017-4545-4

Badke L, Santos-Silva R, Bommarito S, Tufik S, Bittencourt L (2013). Effect of speech therapy as adjunct treatment to continuous positive airway pressure on the quality of life of patients with obstructive sleep apnea. Sleep Medicine, Jul;14(7):628-35. doi: 10.1016/j.sleep.2013.03.016. Epub 2013 May 20.

Diaferia G, Santos-Silva R, Truksinas E, Haddad FLM, Santos R, Bommarito S, Gregorio LC, Tufik S, Bittencourt L (2017). Myofunctional therapy improves adherence to continuous positive airway pressure treatment. Sleep and Breathing, May;21(2):387-395. doi: 10.1007/s11325-016-1429-6. Epub 2016 Dec 2.

Guimaraes KC, Drager LF, Genta PR, Marcondes BF, Lorenzi-Filho G (2009). Effects of oropharyngeal exercises on patients with moderate obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, May 15;179(10):962-6. doi: 10.1164/rccm.200806-981OC. Epub 2009 Feb 20.

Camacho M, Certal V, Abdullatif J, Zaghi S, Ruoff CM, Capasso R, Kushida CA (2015). Myofunctional therapy to treat obstructive sleep apnea: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Sleep. 2015;38(5):669-675. doi:10.5665/sleep.4652.

Camacho M, Guillleminault C, Wei JM, Song SA, Noller MW, Reckley LKm Fernandez-Salvador C, Zaghi S (2018). Oropharyngeal and tongue exercises (myofunctional therapy) for snoring: a systematic review and meta-analysis. European Archives of Otorhinolaryngology, Apr;275(4):849-855. doi: 10.1007/s00405-017-4848-5. Epub 2017 Dec 23.

Ieto V, Kayamori F, Montes MI, Hirata RP, Gregorio MG, Alencar AM, Drager LF, Genta PR, Lorenzi-Filho G (2015). Effects of oropharyngeal exercises on snoring: a randomized trial. Chest, Sep;148(3):683-691. doi: 10.1378/chest.14-2953.

Villa MP, Evangelisti M, Martella S, Barreto M, Del Pozzo M (2017). Can myofunctional therapy increase tongue tone and reduce symptoms in children with sleep-disordered breathing? Sleep and Breathing, Dec;21(4):1025-1032. doi: 10.1007/s11325-017-1489-2. Epub 2017 Mar 18.

Bandyopadhyay A, Kaneshiro K, Camacho M. Effect of myofunctional therapy on children with obstructive sleep apnea: a meta-analysis. Sleep Med. 2020 Nov;75:210-217. doi: 10.1016/j.sleep.2020.08.003. Epub 2020 Aug 10. PMID: 32861058.

OMT and TMD

D'Onofrio, L. (2019). Oral Dysfunction as a cause of malocclusion. Orthod Craniofac Res. Suppl 1:43-48. doi: 10.1111/ocr.12277.

de Felicio CM, de Oliveira MM, da Silva MA (2010). Effects of orofacial myofunctional therapy on temporomandibular disorders. Journal of Craniomandibular Practice, Oct; 28(4):249-59.

Ishiyama H, Inukai S, Nishiyama A, Hideshima M, Nakamura S, Tamoaka M, Miyazaki Y, Fueki K, Wakabayashi N (2017). Effect of jaw-opening exercise on prevention of temporomandibular disorders pain associated with oral appliance therapy in obstructive sleep apnea patients: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Journal of Prosthodontic Research, Jul;61(3):259-267. doi: 10.1016/j.jpor.2016.12.001. Epub 2017 Jan 4.

Machado BC, Mazzetto MO, da Silva MA, de Felicio CM (2016). Effects of oral motor exercises and laser therapy on chronic temporomandibular disorders: a randomized study with follow-up. Lasers in Medical Science, Jul;31(5):945-54. doi: 10.1007/s10103-016-1935-6. Epub 2016 Apr 16.

OMT and Frenectomy

Baxter R, Merkel-Walsh R, Stark Baxter B, Lashley A, Rendell N (2020). Functional Improvements of Speech, Feeding, and Sleep after Lingual Release: A Prospective Cohort Study,

2020 Sep;59(9-10):885-892, doi: 10.1177/0009922820928055. Epub 2020 May 28

Ferrés-Amat E, Pastor-Vera T, Rodríguez-Alessi P, Ferrés-Amat E, Mareque-Bueno J, Ferrés-Padró E (2017). The prevalence of ankyloglossia in 302 newborns with breastfeeding problems and sucking difficulties in Barcelona: a descriptive study. European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, Dec;18(4):319-325. doi: 10.23804/ejpd.2017.18.04.10.

OMT and Dental Occlusion

Jónsson T (2016). Orofacial dysfunction, open bite, and myofunctional therapy. European Journal of Orthodontics, June;38(3):235-236. doi: 10.1093/ejo/cjv091

Van Dyck C, Dekeyser A, Vantricht E, Manders E, Goeleven A, Fieuws S, Willems G (2016). The effect of orofacial myofunctional treatment in children with anterior open bite and tongue dysfunction: a pilot study. The European Journal of Orthodontics. June;38(3):227-234. doi:10.1093/ejo/cjv044

Gutiérrez, D., Garzón, J. S., Franco, J. Q., & Botero-Mariaca, P. (2021). Anterior open bite and its relationship with dental arch dimensions and tongue position during swallowing and phonation in individuals aged 8-16 years: A retrospective case-control study. International orthodontics, 19(1), 107–116. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ortho.2020.12.005

Frenectomy

Dydyk, A., Milona, M., Janiszewska-Olszowska, J., Wyganowska, M., Grocholewicz, K., (November, 2023). Influence of Shortened Tongue Frenulum on Tongue Mobility, Speech and Occlusion. J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(23), 7415; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12237415

Hand, P., Olivi, G., Lajolo, C., Gioco, G., Marigo, L., Castagnola, R., & Cordaro, M. (2020). Short lingual frenum in infants, children and adolescents. Part 1: Breastfeeding and gastroesophageal reflux disease improvement after tethered oral tissues release. European journal of paediatric dentistry, 21(4), 309–317. https://doi.org/10.23804/ejpd.2020.21.04.10

Hale, M., Mills, N., Edmonds, L., Dawes, P., Dickson, N., Barker, D., & Wheeler, B. J. (2020). Complications following frenotomy for ankyloglossia: A 24-month prospective New Zealand Paediatric Surveillance Unit study. Journal of paediatrics and child health, 56(4), 557–562. https://doi.org/10.1111/jpc.14682

Ghaheri, B. A., Cole, M., Fausel, S. C., Chuop, M., & Mace, J. C. (2017). Breastfeeding improvement following tongue-tie and lip-tie release: A prospective cohort study. The Laryngoscope, 127(5), 1217–1223. https://doi:10.1002/lary.26306

Fioravanti, M., Zara, F., Vozza, I., Polimeni, A., & Sfasciotti, G. L. (2021). The efficacy of lingual laser frenectomy in pediatric osas: a randomized double-blinded and controlled clinical study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(11). https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18116112

Ferrara, P., Saitta, D., Pulcino, M., Ruscio, F. D., Franceschini, G., Autuori, R., Lucia, A. D., Dosa, F., Zona, M., Sandullo, F., Ianni, A., & Pettoello-Mantovani, M. (2019). Gp288 the role of myofunctional therapy in treatment of enuretic children with sleep-disordered breathing. Archives of Disease in Childhood, 104(Suppl 3), 151. https://doi.org/10.1136/archdischild-2019-epa.347

Fabiane, K., & Bianchini, E. (2017). Effects of orofacial myofunctional therapy on the symptoms and physiological parameters of sleep breathing disorders in adults: a systematic review. Revista Cefac, 19(6), 868–878. https://doi.org/10.1590/1982-0216201719613317

Ahmed, A., Fida, M., Javed, F., Maaz, M., & Ali, U. S. (2023). Soft tissue lasers: An innovative tool enhancing treatment outcomes in orthodontics - A narrative review. JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 73(2), 346–351. https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.6454

Auychai, P., Neff, A., & Pitak-Arnnop, P. (2022). Tongue-Tie children with a severe Hazelbaker score or difficult breastfeeding greatly benefit from frenotomy or frenuloplasty with/without anaesthesia - First do or do no harm? Journal of stomatology, oral and maxillofacial surgery, 123(3), e76–e81. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jormas.2021.09.007

Batista, C., & Pereira, A. (2022). Does neonatal ankyloglossia interfere in the growth of

infants during the first 6 months of life? A case series nested in a cohort study. Journal of medical case reports, 16(1), 394. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-022-03578-2

Baxter, R., Merkel-Walsh, R., Baxter, B. S., Lashley, A., & Rendell, N. R. (2020). Functional improvements of speech, feeding, and sleep after lingual frenectomy tongue-tie release: A prospective cohort study. Clinical Pediatrics, 000992282092805.

Baxter, R., & Hughes, L. (2018). Speech and Feeding Improvements in Children After Posterior Tongue-Tie Release: A Case Series. International Journal Of Clinical Pediatrics, 7(3), 29-35.

Ghaheri, B. A., Lincoln, D., Mai, T., & Mace, J. C. (2021). Objective Improvement After Frenotomy for Posterior Tongue-Tie: A Prospective Randomized
Trial. Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 1945998211039784. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/01945998211039784

González Garrido MDP, Garcia-Munoz C, Rodríguez-Huguet M, Martin-Vega FJ, Gonzalez-Medina G, Vinolo-Gil MJ. Effectiveness of Myofunctional Therapy in Ankyloglossia: A Systematic Review. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022 Sep 28;19(19):12347. doi: 10.3390/ijerph191912347. PMID: 36231647; PMCID: PMC9566693.

Hill, R. R., & Pados, B. F. (2022). Gastrointestinal Symptom Improvement for Infants Following Tongue-Tie Correction. Clinical pediatrics, 99228221117459. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/00099228221117459

Hogan, M., Westcott, C., & Griffiths, M. (2005). Randomized, controlled trial of division of tongue-tie in infants with feeding problems. Journal of paediatrics and child
health, 41(5-6), 246–250. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-1754.2005.00604.x