Purpose
to present a tool to prevent bad oral habits ocurrance, this protocol is called PIAHO.
Methods
comparing the diagnoses obtained by PeNaF subjective test with nasal resistance diagnoses obtained by the objective test of rhinomanometry. It was explored the relationships between the incorporation of consistencies, tools and choice of positions during feeding and swallowing different types. Based on both, the results obtained and published research in Chilean population; as in the international literature review.
Results
a new strategy and guidelines for a early inclusion of consistencies and feeding tools, also focus in a good nasal hygiene.
Conclusion
to contribute to the prevention of orofacial myofunctional disorders and avoiding oral bad habits occurrence.
Oral Medicine; Nasal Obstruction; Myofunctional Therapy; Speech Language and Hearing Sciences
