Effect of Orthodontics on Upper Airway. Series 1: Growth and Development of Airway

Authors

Kuang-Hsuan Chang, Division of Orthodontic and Dentofacial Orthopedic, Department of Dentistry, National Taiwan University Hospital; Graduate Institute of Clinical Dentistry, School of Dentistry, National Taiwan University
Eddie Hsiang-Hua Lai, Division of Orthodontic and Dentofacial Orthopedic, Department of Dentistry, National Taiwan University Hospital; Graduate Institute of Clinical Dentistry, School of Dentistry, National Taiwan University
Kang-Yee Wang, Division of Orthodontic and Dentofacial Orthopedic, Department of Dentistry, National Taiwan University Hospital; Graduate Institute of Clinical Dentistry, School of Dentistry, National Taiwan University
Hui-Jen Tsai, Division of Orthodontic and Dentofacial Orthopedic, Department of Dentistry, National Taiwan University Hospital; Graduate Institute of Clinical Dentistry, School of Dentistry, National Taiwan University
Chih-Liang Julian Ho, Department of orthodontics, Far Eastern Memorial HospitalFollow

Abstract

Comprehensive treatment of the facial skeleton and occlusion requires an understanding of all functional variables, including the upper airway. Numerous reports have shown a causal relationship between the upper airway and respiratory mode in the development of facial morphology and malocclusion. This article reviewed the airway assessment in normal subjects during growth and development, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) subjects and malocclusion subjects.

Recommended Citation

Chang, Kuang-Hsuan; Lai, Eddie Hsiang-Hua; Wang, Kang-Yee; Tsai, Hui-Jen; and Ho, Chih-Liang Julian (2015) "Effect of Orthodontics on Upper Airway. Series 1: Growth and Development of Airway," Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics: Vol. 26: Iss. 3, Article 1.
https://doi.org/10.30036/TJO.201503_26(3).0001
Available at: https://www.tjo.org.tw/tjo/vol26/iss3/1

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