Int J Stomatol ›› 2023, Vol. 50 ›› Issue (6): 723-728.doi: 10.7518/gjkq.2023109

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The influencing factors and clinical significance of tongue position

Yang Dongye1(),Zhu Ping1,Wu Shuyi2()   

  1. 1.Dept. of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510055, China
    2.Dept. of Prosthodontics, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510055, China
  • Received:2023-03-02 Revised:2023-07-06 Online:2023-11-01 Published:2023-10-24
  • Contact: Shuyi Wu E-mail:yangdy@mail.sysu.edu.cn;wushuyi@mail.sysu.edu.cn
  • Supported by:
    Appropriate Health Technology Promotion Project of Guangdong Province(2022-07021102078724)

Abstract:

The tongue is an organ with multiple functions. Tongue position is closely related to the function of the stomatognathic system. Tongue position is affected by inheritance, acquired behavior, respiratory pattern, teeth loss, defective denture, and other factors. Considering the tongue’s anatomical and physiological connections, medical staff should be conscious of the fact that incorrect tongue position may lead to different local and systemic dysfunctions. Tongue position assessment should be included in clinical examinations to improve the effect of treatments. Knowledge of tongue position is limited in China. This paper reviews the definition and influencing factors of tongue position, the influence of tongue position on the body, and the evaluation and treatment of tongue position to improve the correct knowledge of tongue position among medical staff and to provide references for clinical work.

Key words: tongue position, orofacial myofunctional therapy, malocclusion

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  • R 783.5

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Tab 1

Different tongue positions and their malocclusions"

不同的舌休息位可能出现的情况
舌紧贴上腭理想??
舌接触上牙牙齿轻度拥挤
舌覆盖牙的舌尖/下颌牙颊尖深覆??或开??
舌紧贴下牙Ⅲ类错??畸形
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