JIDAM
"An Official Journal of IDA - Madras
Branch" ©2019.
Available online
Mouth breathing has been discussed for quite some time but there is a need to increase the awareness about its effects on the dentofacial structures. The review focuses on the systemic and local effects of Mouth Breathing that includes the effects on psychological development including classification based on systemic influences. Though the dentofacial effects are discussed commonly the article aims to summate the systemic effects such as ADHD and sleep apnea that have an effect on the overall development for children. Management strategies such as nasal patches shows the importance of a parallel ENT therapy to be incorporated for better success.
KEY WORDS- Airway Obstruction, Mouth Breathing, Hypoxia, Sleep Apnea Syndrome, Respiratory insufficiency.
DAM/Volume:6/Issue::4/Pages 137 - 143/October - December 2019