RESEARCH
Publication of a paper discussing the effects of oral breathing on craniofacial morphology and head posture.
Mouth breathing is an important functional factor that goes beyond a simple lifestyle habit and can influence facial form, jaw growth, and head and neck posture. This study systematically analyzed 11 domestic and international prior studies to comprehensively review the effects of mouth breathing on craniofacial form and head posture. As a result, it was confirmed that mouth breathers, compared to nasal breathers, tend to have longer faces, posteriorly positioned maxilla and mandible, and characteristic facial changes such as jaw rotation and hyoid bone position changes. On the other hand, a direct causal relationship with changes in head posture was statistically significant in only some studies, raising the need for further research.
#Mouth breathing
#nasal breathing
#craniofacial form
#facial deformation
#adenoid face
#forward head posture
#jaw growth
#hyoid bone position
#pediatric breathing habits
#functional occlusion
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