[Complications of nasal obstruction in children]

Orthod Fr. 2000 Sep;71(3):219-31.
[Article in French]

Abstract

The author reviews the morphogenetic and functional consequences of oral breathing in childhood.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cephalometry
  • Child
  • Facial Bones / pathology
  • Humans
  • Malocclusion / etiology*
  • Masticatory Muscles / physiopathology
  • Maxillofacial Development*
  • Mouth Breathing / complications*
  • Mouth Breathing / etiology
  • Nasal Obstruction / complications*
  • Nasal Obstruction / physiopathology
  • Speech Disorders / etiology