Myofunctional therapy for children with open bite
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial tests if myofunctional therapy—exercises for the tongue and face muscles—can help children aged 6–10 years who have an open bite and infant-like swallowing. The goal is to see if this treatment can improve the bite and swallowing pattern.
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Who can take part
- You are generally healthy and between 6 and 10 years old
- You have a habit of swallowing with your tongue pushing forward (infant swallowing type)
- Your front teeth do not touch when you bite down (open bite)
- You have a mix of baby and adult teeth (mixed dentition)
- You have not had a finger or thumb sucking habit in the last 6 months
- You have never had myofunctional therapy before
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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