Association between narrow palate and respiratory function in children: a literature review

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Changes in the airways and dentoalveolar system are one of the most challenging aspects of modern practical and theoretical dentistry. Nasal breathing is essential for the normal development of the maxillofacial area. During a child’s growth, the respiratory tract and facial skull development are closely linked. The main stage of dentoalveolar system development occurs during preschool and elementary school years. Nasal breathing disorders are currently widespread in this age group. Dental professionals are frequently the first to detect these disorders. A dental professional can then inform parents on the potential causes and consequences of habitual mouth breathing, justify the need for treatment and prevention of this pathology, and refer a child to an ENT specialist.

The review examines the association between narrow palate and respiratory function in children. Domestic and international studies addressing the association between dentoalveolar system pathologies and respiratory patterns and functional parameters were analyzed. The studies present a variety of opinions: some authors confirm the association between narrow palate and mouth breathing, while others refute it. Moreover, changes in respiratory function parameters following rapid palatal expansion have been analyzed, emphasizing the importance of timely orthodontic treatment to improve breathing.

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Aminat S. Gazimagomedova

Russian University of Medicine

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Email: aminasheykh@gmail.com
ORCID iD: 0009-0002-1778-8116
SPIN-code: 9043-1980
Russian Federation, Moscow

Nailya S. Drobysheva

Russian University of Medicine

Email: n.drobysheva@yandex.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-5612-3451
SPIN-code: 1246-5965

MD, Cand. Sci. (Medicine), Associate Professor

Russian Federation, Moscow

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