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[Therapeutic maxillary expansion].

A G Wollens¹, Y Goffart, P Lismonde

¹Service d'Orthopédie dento-maxillo-faciale, CHU de Liège, Espace Bavière.

Revue Belge De Medecine Dentaire

|January 1, 1991

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Rapid maxillary expansion significantly improved nasal airflow in children, reducing nasal airway resistance by 34% in mouth breathers. This orthodontic treatment effectively enhanced nasal patency and altered breathing patterns.

Area of Science:

Orthodontics
Pediatric Dentistry
Respiratory Medicine

Context:

Mouth breathing in children can lead to various health issues, including orthodontic abnormalities and impaired nasal function.
Assessing the impact of orthodontic interventions on nasal airflow and respiratory habits is crucial for comprehensive pediatric care.

Purpose:

To evaluate the effects of rapid maxillary expansion (RME) on nasal airflow and mouth breathing habits in children.
To determine if RME can improve nasal airway patency and alter respiratory modes.

Summary:

This study involved 15 children (5-12 years) who underwent RME for orthodontic issues.
Nasal airflow, resistance, and oral-motor function were assessed pre-treatment, 2 months post-expansion, and during retention.
Results showed a significant decrease in nasal airway resistance (34%) in predominantly mouth-breathing children, with only 2 of 8 remaining unchanged post-treatment.

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Impact:

Rapid maxillary expansion positively influences nasal airway patency, adapting to individual needs.
The orthodontic procedure demonstrated a significant effect on improving respiratory modes in pediatric patients.
Findings suggest RME as a valuable treatment for children with combined orthodontic and nasal breathing deficiencies.