Systematic review shows links between non-speaking tongue posture and crossbite in various populations, suggesting a need for unified assessment methods.
Key Points
This review examines the relationship between non-speaking tongue posture and speech sound disorders as well as orofacial development.
Conducted a systematic review following PRISMA guidelines.
Reviewed studies published from 2000 to 2022 related to non-speaking tongue posture.
Included studies that connected non-speaking tongue posture to speech sound disorders or orofacial outcomes.
Found low or anterior non-speaking tongue posture linked to anterior open bite, crossbite, and articulation errors.
Noted clinical observation was the most common assessment method used in studies.