Lip‐closing strength in children is enhanced by lip and facial muscle training

• Main Authors: Yukiko Nogami (Author), Issei Saitoh (Author), Emi Inada (Author), Daisuke Murakami (Author), Yoko Iwase (Author), Naoko Kubota (Author), Yuki Nakamura (Author), Kuniko Nakakura‐Ohshima (Author), Ayako Suzuki (Author), Youichi Yamasaki (Author), Haruaki Hayasaki (Author), Yasutaka Kaihara (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Wiley, 2022-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Objectives Weakening of lip‐closing strength (LCS) associated with an incompetent lip seal (ILS) may affect the oral balance between the lip and tongue pressures. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of lip‐closing training in children with lower LCS and/or abnormal habits...