Early functional orthodontic treatment of bad oral habits with AMCOP® bio-activators

A. Patano, F. Cardarelli, V. Montenegro, S. Ceci, A.D. Inchingolo, A. Semjonova, G. Palmieri, C. Di Pede, A. Mancini, M.E. Maggiore, L. Nucci, I.R. Bordea, D. Giovanniello, A. Corriero, M. Farronato, G.M. Tartaglia, G. Malcangi, G. Marinelli, F. Piras, F. Lorusso, A. Scarano, F. Angiero, K. Ferati, A. Bexheti-Ferati, A. Galderisi, B. Rapone, A.M. Inchingolo, D. Di Venere, G. Dipalma, F. Inchingolo

Article ID: 6307
Vol 36, Issue 2S3, 2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.23812/j.biol.regul.homeost.agents.202236.2S3.10
Received: 9 May 2022; Accepted: 9 May 2022; Available online: 9 May 2022; Issue release: 9 May 2022

Abstract

Genetic and environmental factors influence craniofacial growth. The presence of bad habits such as fingeror pacifier sucking, atypical swallowing, oral breathing, nail-biting and abnormal postures play an essential rolein developing malocclusions. The severity and type of malocclusion are related to the age of the patient and thefrequency, duration and intensity of the spoiled habit. The most common malocclusions are: posterior crossbite,transverse contraction of the palate, anterior open bite, and augmented overjet. Eliminating oral habits withan interceptive functional treatment allows for restoring the correct development of the bone bases and normalocclusion. Elastodontic devices represent a valid tool to correct neuromuscular dysfunctions and re-educaterespiratory, swallowing, speech and masticatory functions, performing a functional, orthopaedic action.


Keywords

interceptive orthodontics;elastodontics;elastodontic therapy;elastodontic appliances;bad oral habits;atypical swallowing;oral breathing;finger sucking


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