Orofacial myofunctional deficits in elderly individuals
Ray, J.
International Journal of Orofacial Myology Official Publication of the International Association of Orofacial Myology 32: 22-31
2006
ISSN/ISBN: 0735-0120 PMID: 17650765 Document Number: 602248
Orofacial myofunctional deficits in elderly individuals impact nutrition, swallowing, speech, quality of life, and other aesthetic functions. This paper explores briefly the common orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMD) due to various etiologies. Ideally, the available evidence suggests that an interdisciplinary team should be able to diagnose and document effectively the OMD and provide evidence-based services to the clientele.