The effect of mouth breathing on SNA angle and maxillary arch dimensions

Authors

  • Nagham M. Abdulla

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32828/mdj.v2i1.1057

Keywords:

Mouth breathers, Arch dimensions, SNA angle

Abstract

Mouth breathing is associated with many dental and facial problems and
thought of as having a bad effect on orthodontic treatment .
The aim of this study was to study the effect of mouth breathing on SNA angle
maxillary incisor to SN angle and dental arch dimensions. And to compare these
values with those of nasal breathers. A study sample of 17 mouth breathers were
compared with 17 nasal breathers. Results showed for the mouth breather's very small
increase in SNA angle with marked proclination of upper incisors, and constriction of
upper arch which is more in the posterior segment .

 

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Published

15.06.2005

How to Cite

M. Abdulla, N. . (2005). The effect of mouth breathing on SNA angle and maxillary arch dimensions . Mustansiria Dental Journal, 2(1), 124–129. https://doi.org/10.32828/mdj.v2i1.1057

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 1 (2005): Mustansiria Dental Journal

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articles

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Creative Commons License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.