Influencia de la respiración en el desarrollo del maxilar superior

Authors

  • Sonia Ma. Schwint Círculo Odontológico Tucumano Author
  • Paulina Leccese Terraf Círculo Odontológico Tucumano Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.66549/skzg7r87

Keywords:

breathing, palate, tongue

Abstract

Breathing is a vital process; it can affect craniofacial development, particularly that of the maxilla. This literature review analyzes the relationship between breathing patterns and maxillary development. Numerous studies have shown that chronic mouth breathing in early life is associated with morphological alterations of the maxilla, such as narrow palate, malocclusions, and lingual postural changes. It is concluded that early diagnosis and an interdisciplinary approach are essential to prevent structural and functional alterations.

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2026-06-01

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Influencia de la respiración en el desarrollo del maxilar superior. (2026). Revista Del Círculo Argentino De Odontología, 92(236), 52-57. https://doi.org/10.66549/skzg7r87