Fonoaudiología y Odontología en el uso de Cefalometría como herramienta en el diagnóstico de la disfunción velofaríngea
Cephalometric analysis offers information of the head structures, which allow a better understanding of the development of oral functions. Odontology and speech pathology are the areas of intervention specifically most benefited by the normative data obtained by cephalometry, which optimizes the man...
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| Publicado en: | Revista de la Facultad de Odontología |
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| Acceso en línea: | https://bdigital.uncu.edu.ar/fichas.php?idobjeto=16302 |
| Sumario: | Cephalometric analysis offers information of the head structures, which allow a better understanding of the development of oral functions. Odontology and speech pathology are the areas of intervention specifically most benefited by the normative data obtained by cephalometry, which optimizes the management of alterations of structures and the relationship with functions, such as reathing, sucking, chewing, swallowing and speaking. Regarding to speech, a better understanding of the velopharyngeal sphincter is possible, by studying the measurements obtained by cephalometry, particularly velar length (VL), velar width (VW), depth of the nasopharynx (DN). These measurements can be calculated using both a frozen image of the resting velopharynx, obtained during videofluoroscopy (available only for patients with DVF), and using cephalometric radiographs (obtained for orthodontic treatment). In
the approach to craniofacial anomalies, cephalometric measurements VL, VW and DN are an important tool for a better understanding of facial development, velopharyngeal structures, pharyngeal spaces and the management of
velopharyngeal dysfunction (DVF). This knowledge allows a better diagnoses and facilitates treatment planning, both in the clinical and research. |
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