[Contribution of orthophony to the treatment of periodontal diseases. Preliminary communication].
Reeducation of swallowing troubles and muscular problems represents an essential complementary factor in the treatment of paradontal pathology. Study is made of swallowing, muscle tone and power of the tongue and the oro-buccal muscles (extensometry, electromyogram) and of phonation. Reeducation is possible after 30 years. It creates new habits and reflexes. The results obtained are very encouraging.
D000328:Adult; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D013070:Speech Therapy; D014061:Tongue Habits
Apport de l'orthophonie dans le traitement des paradontopathies. Note préliminaire