Executive Director The Myo Spot Lake Worth, Florida, United States
Abstract:
Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of the Remplenish Jr. bottle in addressing oral myofunctional disorders among children aged 3-9, when used in conjunction with myofunctional therapy. Three distinct cases were examined: one post-tongue-tie release with myofunctional therapy, one pre-tongue-tie release with myofunctional therapy, and one undergoing expansive orthodontics without myofunctional therapy. The objective was to assess the impact of the bottle over a 5-week intervention period.
Methods: Each case was instructed to consume 18 fluid ounces of liquid daily using the Remplenish Jr. bottle for the designated 5-week duration. Evaluations were conducted at the conclusion of the intervention period, assessing changes in posterior tongue function, lingual palatal seal, suction, and mouth breathing.
Results: Following the intervention, all three cases exhibited marked improvements in posterior tongue function, lingual palatal seal, and reduced mouth breathing. Notably, each case demonstrated the establishment of a closed lip resting posture without strain, indicative of enhanced oral function.
Conclusions: This preliminary study highlights the potential utility of the Remplenish Jr. bottle as an adjunctive tool in ameliorating mouth breathing and posterior lingual oral dysfunction among children within the 3-9 age group. The findings suggest promising outcomes in tandem with myofunctional therapy, warranting further exploration in larger-scale studies to validate its efficacy.
Identify Supporting Agency and Grant Number: This was a self-funded study, unsupported by an educational or private institution. No grants were used for this study.
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