Oral Myofunctional Pattern in Children With Anterior Open Bite
Oral myofunctional disorders (OMD) are a key, internationally acknowledged environmental factor causing dental and skeletal malocclusion. For the past 15 years, research regarding the efficacy of orofacial myofunctional therapy (OMT) to reduce OMD and to contribute to the treatment of malocclusions has been significant
| Condition(s) | Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders, Anterior Open Bite Malocclusion |
|---|---|
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | NA |
| Study type | Interventional |
| Summary | Oral myofunctional disorders (OMD) are a key, internationally acknowledged environmental factor causing dental and skeletal malocclusion. For the past 15 years, research regarding the efficacy of orofacial myofunctional therapy (OMT) to reduce OMD and to contribute to the treatment of malocclusions has been significantly increased. Despite the growing interest, high-quality evidence is still lacking because studies show a lack of standardized assessment techniques, outcome measures, and inclusion criteria, important methodological limitations such as small sample sizes, a variety of content and service delivery models and a lack of long-term follow-up. The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effects of structured OMT on anterior open bite (AOB) in children in early or intermedia |
| Who can participate | Inclusion Criteria: * Presence of anterior open bite (AOB) * Early or intermediate mixed dentition phase Exclusion Criteria: * History of or active engagement in orofacial myofunctional therapy (OMT) * History of or active engagement in orthodontic therapy * Congenital abnormalities, syndromes, or surgical needs affecting the oral and maxillofacial region * Disorders affecting motor or cognitive development * Current or recent (\< 3 months) non-nutritive sucking habits |
| Ages | 6 Years to 12 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Lead sponsor | University Ghent |
| Locations | Ghent, Belgium |
| Start date | 2023-02-22 |
| NCT ID | NCT07045779 |
| Official listing | https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07045779 |