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Dentofacial morphology and upper respiratory function in 8-10-year-old children.

S Shanker1, K W Vig, F M Beck

  • 1Department of Health Services Research, Ohio State University, Columbus 43210-1241, USA. vasudevan.3@osu.edu

Clinical Orthodontics and Research
|October 27, 1999
PubMed
Summary

This study found no significant link between facial structure and breathing patterns in children. The classic "adenoid facies" stereotype associated with mouth breathing was not supported by the data.

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Area of Science:

  • Dentofacial morphology
  • Respiratory physiology
  • Pediatric health

Background:

  • The "adenoid facies" stereotype links mouth breathing to specific facial features.
  • Previous research has suggested associations between dentofacial morphology and respiratory patterns.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between dentofacial morphology and respiratory mode (percent nasality) in children.
  • To examine associations between facial height, width, palatal arch dimensions, and breathing patterns.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional cohort study involving 98 healthy children.
  • Measurement of dentofacial variables (face heights, face width, palatal arch width) and percent nasality (%N).

Main Results:

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  • Minor associations were observed between certain morphologic features and respiratory mode.
  • None of the observed associations reached statistical significance.

Conclusions:

  • This preliminary study found no evidence to support the traditional association between mouth breathing and the "adenoid facies".
  • Further longitudinal research is needed to fully understand these complex relationships.