Abstract
The author presents her own proposal of a one-page orofacial myofunctional assessment and for each item on the list a brief rationale is provided. The protocol is an easy but comprehensive form that can be faxed or emailed to referral sources as needed. As science provides more objective assessment and evaluation tools, this one-page form can be easily modified.
MeSH terms
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Facial Asymmetry / diagnosis
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Facial Muscles / physiology
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Humans
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Hypersensitivity / diagnosis
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Lip / anatomy & histology
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Malocclusion / diagnosis
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Mass Screening / methods*
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Mastication / physiology
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Myofunctional Therapy
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Nasal Obstruction / diagnosis
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Neuromuscular Diseases / diagnosis
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Palate / anatomy & histology
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Palatine Tonsil / anatomy & histology
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Patient Care Team
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Posture / physiology
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Range of Motion, Articular / physiology
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Referral and Consultation
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Respiration
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Salivary Gland Diseases / diagnosis
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Speech Disorders / diagnosis
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Stomatognathic Diseases / diagnosis*
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Sucking Behavior / classification
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Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / diagnosis
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Tongue Habits
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Walking / physiology
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Wounds and Injuries / diagnosis