COM Pediatric & Developmental Considerations Flashcards
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What is the generally accepted minimum age for initiating structured orofacial myofunctional therapy?
Answer: 6 years
Age 6 is generally accepted as the minimum age for structured orofacial myofunctional therapy because children need sufficient cognitive development to participate.
Which condition is the most common structural cause of chronic mouth breathing in pediatric patients?
Answer: Enlarged tonsils and adenoids
Enlarged tonsils and adenoids are the most common structural cause of chronic mouth breathing in children, often requiring medical or surgical intervention before myofunctional therapy.
What craniofacial growth pattern is associated with habitual mouth breathing during childhood?
Answer: Long face syndrome with narrow arches
Habitual mouth breathing is associated with long face syndrome, characterized by increased vertical facial height and narrow dental arches due to altered muscle forces.
Which approach best supports engagement and compliance in young pediatric patients during orofacial myofunctional therapy?
Answer: Play-based and reward-focused activities
Play-based and reward-focused activities are most effective for engaging young patients, as they align with children's developmental learning styles and maintain motivation.
What is ankyloglossia and why is it relevant to orofacial myofunctional therapy?
Answer: A restricted lingual frenulum that limits tongue mobility
Ankyloglossia is a restricted lingual frenulum that limits tongue mobility, often requiring myofunctional therapy before or after frenuloplasty to restore proper tongue function.
When should a COM prioritize referring a pediatric patient to an ENT physician?
Answer: When structural airway obstruction is suspected as the cause of mouth breathing
When structural airway obstruction is suspected, an ENT referral should be prioritized, as persistent structural causes will undermine the effectiveness of myofunctional therapy.