Research progress on the influence of oral breathing on the growth and development of children's dental and maxillofacial region.
10.13201/j.issn.2096-7993.2025.07.016
- Author:
Xiaoyan LIN
1
;
Yong FU
1
Author Information
1. Department of Otolaryngology，Children's Hospital Affiliated to Zhejiang University School of Medicine（National Clinical Research Center for Children Heaith.
- Publication Type:English Abstract
- Keywords:
adenoids;
malocclusion;
mouth breathing;
palatine tonsil;
upper airway obstruction
- MeSH:
Humans;
Maxillofacial Development;
Child;
Mouth Breathing/physiopathology*;
Airway Obstruction
- From:
Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
2025;39(7):686-690
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
During the growth period, mouth breathing caused by upper airway obstruction can adversely affect normal development of children's maxillofacial region, manifesting various types of growth patterns and facial appearance. Therefore, to further understand the influence of different obstructive parts of upper airway on maxillofacial growth patterns, this knowledge would be helpful for clinicians in guiding the normal development of children's maxillofacial region. This review describes the common causes of oral breathing, and analyzes the maxillofacial development characteristics of children with different upper airway stenosis anatomical planes and various age stages. In order to provide a reference frame basis for the intervention timing, program formulation and the maintenance of the post-operative efficacy of children with oral breathing.
