Three-dimensional evaluation of upper airway in patients with different anteroposterior skeletal patterns.
Orthod Craniofac Res
; 17(1): 38-48, 2014 Feb.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
To investigate variability in the upper airway of subjects with different anteroposterior skeletal patterns by evaluating the volume and the most constricted cross-sectional area of the pharyngeal airway and defining correlations between the different variables. MATERIAL ANDMETHODS:
The study sample consisted of 60 patients (29 boys, 31 girls) divided into three groups Class I (1 ≤ ANB ≤ 3), Class II (ANB>3), and Class III (ANB<1), to evaluate how the jaw relationship affects the airway volume and the most constricted cross-sectional area (Min-CSA). Differences between groups were determined using the Tukey-Kramer test. Correlations between variables were tested using Pearson's correlation coefficient.RESULTS:
The volume and the Min-CSA of the pharyngeal airway (PA) were significantly related to anteroposterior skeletal patterns (p < 0.05). The nasopharyngeal airway (NA) volume of Class I and Class III subjects was significantly larger than that of Class II subjects (p < 0.05). The Min-CSA and the length of PA were significantly related to the volume of PA (p < 0.05). The site and the size of the Min-CSA varied among the three groups.CONCLUSIONS:
The volume and the most constricted cross-sectional area of the airway varied with different anteroposterior skeletal patterns. The NA volume of Class I and Class III subjects was significantly larger than that of patients with a Class II skeletal pattern.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Faringe
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Imageamento Tridimensional
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Má Oclusão
Limite:
Adolescent
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Orthod Craniofac Res
Assunto da revista:
ODONTOLOGIA
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ORTODONTIA
Ano de publicação:
2014
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
China