@article{ART003233943},
author={Nam Ji-Ae and Jeong Ae-Jin and Lee Jung-Hwa},
title={Effect of an oral myofunctional exercise program on improving oral myofunction in older adults},
journal={Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene},
issn={2287-1705},
year={2025},
volume={25},
number={4},
pages={285-296},
doi={10.13065/jksdh.2025.25.4.2}
TY - JOUR
AU - Nam Ji-Ae
AU - Jeong Ae-Jin
AU - Lee Jung-Hwa
TI - Effect of an oral myofunctional exercise program on improving oral myofunction in older adults
JO - Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene
PY - 2025
VL - 25
IS - 4
PB - Korean Society of Dental Hygiene
SP - 285
EP - 296
SN - 2287-1705
AB - Objectives: The aim of this was to evaluate the effects of an oral myofunctional exercise program on improving oral function in older adults who use welfare tubes. Methods: We recruited 37 older adults who had used the Gyeongbuk Community Welfare Center for approximately four months between June and October 2022. The control group completed a questionnaire and an objective oral myofunction assessment, whereas the experimental group participated in an oral myofunction exercise program. The program was conducted twice weekly for 8 weeks at a community center. Objective oral health assessments were performed in both groups before, during, and after, 4 and 8 weeks after the start of the intervention period. Results: As a result of the oral myofunctional exercise program, a comparison of the subjects bite force (p=0.008), tongue pressure (p=0.003), maximum mouth opening (p<0.001), and alternating Diadochokinesis (DDK) (p<0.001) showed that the experimental group had greater improvements than the control group. Conclusions: Based on these findings, oral myofunctional exercise-such as chewing silicone straws and playing harmonica-should be incorporated into the existing oral health programs in public health centers and welfare facilities for older adults.
KW - Masticatory function;Myofunctional therapy;Older adults;Oral function
DO - 10.13065/jksdh.2025.25.4.2
ER -
Nam Ji-Ae, Jeong Ae-Jin and Lee Jung-Hwa. (2025). Effect of an oral myofunctional exercise program on improving oral myofunction in older adults. Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene, 25(4), 285-296.
Nam Ji-Ae, Jeong Ae-Jin and Lee Jung-Hwa. 2025, "Effect of an oral myofunctional exercise program on improving oral myofunction in older adults", Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene, vol.25, no.4 pp.285-296. Available from: doi:10.13065/jksdh.2025.25.4.2
Nam Ji-Ae, Jeong Ae-Jin, Lee Jung-Hwa "Effect of an oral myofunctional exercise program on improving oral myofunction in older adults" Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene 25.4 pp.285-296 (2025) : 285.
Nam Ji-Ae, Jeong Ae-Jin, Lee Jung-Hwa. Effect of an oral myofunctional exercise program on improving oral myofunction in older adults. 2025; 25(4), 285-296. Available from: doi:10.13065/jksdh.2025.25.4.2
Nam Ji-Ae, Jeong Ae-Jin and Lee Jung-Hwa. "Effect of an oral myofunctional exercise program on improving oral myofunction in older adults" Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene 25, no.4 (2025) : 285-296.doi: 10.13065/jksdh.2025.25.4.2
Nam Ji-Ae; Jeong Ae-Jin; Lee Jung-Hwa. Effect of an oral myofunctional exercise program on improving oral myofunction in older adults. Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene, 25(4), 285-296. doi: 10.13065/jksdh.2025.25.4.2
Nam Ji-Ae; Jeong Ae-Jin; Lee Jung-Hwa. Effect of an oral myofunctional exercise program on improving oral myofunction in older adults. Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene. 2025; 25(4) 285-296. doi: 10.13065/jksdh.2025.25.4.2
Nam Ji-Ae, Jeong Ae-Jin, Lee Jung-Hwa. Effect of an oral myofunctional exercise program on improving oral myofunction in older adults. 2025; 25(4), 285-296. Available from: doi:10.13065/jksdh.2025.25.4.2
Nam Ji-Ae, Jeong Ae-Jin and Lee Jung-Hwa. "Effect of an oral myofunctional exercise program on improving oral myofunction in older adults" Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene 25, no.4 (2025) : 285-296.doi: 10.13065/jksdh.2025.25.4.2
