Health Condition 1: K148- Other diseases of tongue
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Myofunctional therapy along with Tongue spots: Myo-functional exercises will be taught to practice for 15 min. three times a day for both the groups and video will be given for referenc
Sponsors
Dr Zainab Nagani
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: a) 6-9 year-old otherwise healthy children with swallowing dysfunction. b) Children who have not received any orthodontic treatment before.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: a) Children with tongue tie-Grade IV and Grade V. (Duran, 2016) b) Children with digit sucking habits. c) Children with severe obstructions of airway or any breathing discomfort. d) Children not willing to participate and/ or not having parentâ??s signed consent form.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Improvement in oro-facial function-Breathing, tongue posture at rest and during swallowingTimepoint: After the intervention, both groups will be assessed for improvement in oro-facial function at baseline, 15 days and 30 days respectively. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Improvement in sleep and posture of childTimepoint: Improvement in sleep will be assessed by BEARS sleep questionnaire and Posture by clinical photographs- forward or backward head tilt. Both will be assessed at baseline, 15 and 30 days respectively. | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Zainab Nagani
Y.M.T Dental college and Hospital and P.G. Institute
Outcome results
None listed