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Fabrizia d'Apuzzo1, Ludovica Nucci2, Sara Castaldi3
1Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Dental Specialties, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, 80138 Naples, Italy.
This study found no significant link between nasal obstruction and maxillary constriction in adolescents. While a deviated nasal septum may show a slight association, further 3D research is needed.
Area of Science:
- Orthodontics
- Craniofacial Anatomy
- Pediatric Dentistry
Background:
- Nasal obstruction can impact craniofacial development.
- Maxillary constriction is a concern in adolescent growth.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between nasal obstruction and maxillary constriction.
- Utilize postero-anterior (PA) cephalograms in non-treated adolescents.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 92 adolescent PA cephalograms (ages 12-17).
- Assessed nasal obstruction (turbinate hypertrophy, septal deviation) and maxillary transverse deficiency.
- Used statistical methods including odds ratios and confidence intervals.
Main Results:
- No statistically significant association found between maxillary constriction and turbinate hypertrophy or nasal septal deviation.
- Females showed a non-significant trend towards more maxillary constriction than males.
Conclusions:
- The hypothesis linking nasal obstruction and maxillary constriction was rejected.
- A deviated nasal septum might have a slight association, but findings require cautious interpretation due to 2D limitations.
- Further 3D evaluations on larger samples are recommended.
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