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Open Mouth Posture: Pathophysiology, Clinical Consequences, and Medical Management

1. Introduction to Oral Posture An open mouth posture, frequently associated with chronic mouth breathing, is a clinical condition where the lips remain parted during rest. In a state of normal physiological homeostasis, the human body utilizes obligate nasal breathing. The lips are sealed, the teeth are gently approximated, and the tongue rests against the … Read more

Mouth Partially Open at Rest: Causes, Orofacial Pathophysiology, and Management

1. Introduction to Lip Incompetence A mouth partially open at rest, clinically defined as lip incompetence, is a condition where an individual is unable to maintain a closed lip seal without exerting conscious, strained muscular effort. In a physiologically optimal state, the lips should rest gently together, facilitating obligate nasal breathing and maintaining the internal … Read more