Critical Review : What are the effects of palatal plate therapy on orofacial features and speech in children with Down syndrome ?
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This critical review examines the orofacial and speech effects of palatal plate therapy on children with Down syndrome. Multiple studies, varying in style design, have investigated this topic. Features analyzed in these studies include tongue protrusion, mouth occlusion, tooth eruption, sucking habits, articulation and facial expression. Overall, there is suggestive evidence that palatal plate therapy can improve tongue protrusion and mouth occlusion, and facial expression and equivocal evidence that palatal plate therapy will improve articulation in children with Down syndrome.
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