Prof. Luca Levrini

Topic of the lecture:

Speech therapy, oral dysfunctions and aligners

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Abstract:

In developmental age, orthodontic treatment with aligners should be integrated with an approach aimed at removing the underlying cause of malocclusion, which is often functional, for greater efficiency. In this context, protocols for functional exercises or re-education, with or without oral devices, are fundamental to achieving a complete therapeutic outcome that combines occlusal correction with the correction of proper oral functions. After contextualizing the topic of functional myotherapy and oral dysfunctions, protocols for exercises, methods of collaboration with speech therapists, and examples of hybrid orthodontics for the treatment of contracted upper jaws due to oral dysfunctions will be illustrated.

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Biosketch:

Associate Professor at the University of Insubria.
Director of Postgraduate School in Orthodontics.
Vice President of Degree Course in Dental Hygiene.
Medical Assistant at Macchi Hospital in Varese.
National Advisor of Sindacato Unitario Specialità Ortodonzia.
Registered in Lombardy Journalists' Association.
President of Alessandro Volta Foundation.