Radiographic cephalometry analysis of head posture and craniofacial morphology in oral breathing children

Background/Aim. Nasal breathing plays an important role in overall physical growth and mental development, as well as in the growth of the craniofacial complex. Oral breathing over a long period of time, can cause changes in position of the head relative to the cervical spine and jaw relationship. I...

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Main Authors: Vukićević Vladanka, Pavlović Jasna, Vujačić Amila, Martinović Brankica, Kostić Mirjana, Staletović Danijela
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Military Health Department, Ministry of Defance, Serbia 2017-01-01
Series:Vojnosanitetski Pregled
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Online Access:http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0042-8450/2017/0042-84501600297V.pdf