Influence of early myofunctional training on maxillary arch development in children aged 4–7 years with mild oral habits: a controlled pilot study - Scorecard - DentalSpire

Influence of early myofunctional training on maxillary arch development in children aged 4–7 years with mild oral habits: a controlled pilot study

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  • Qiwen Xiao

  • Junqing Ma

  • July 7, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Impact of Early Myofunctional Therapy on Maxillary Arch Growth in Children Aged 4 to 7 with Mild Oral Habits: A Controlled Pilot Investigation

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionMaxillary arch development
Key MechanismsMyofunctional therapy to improve orofacial muscle function and habit cessation
Target PopulationChildren aged 4 to 7 with mild oral habits
Care SettingPediatric dental practice

Key Highlights

  • Intervention group showed significantly greater increases in intercanine and intermolar widths compared to controls.
  • Arch perimeter increased more in the intervention group than in the control group.
  • Higher habit cessation rates were observed in the intervention group.
  • Orofacial muscle function scores improved significantly in the intervention group.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Assess oral habits and orofacial muscle function in children aged 4 to 7.

Management

  • Implement structured myofunctional therapy alongside habit cessation counselling.

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Regular dental impressions and measurements of maxillary arch parameters.

Risks

  • Persistent oral habits may lead to malocclusion and functional impairment.

Patient & Prescribing Data

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Clinical Best Practices

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Influence of early myofunctional training on maxillary arch development in children aged 4–7 years with mild oral habits: a controlled pilot study

  • by Qiwen Xiao, Junqing Ma

  • July 7, 2026

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