Mouth Breathing and Atypical Swallowing in Adult Orthodontic Patients at Egas Moniz Dental Clinic: A Pilot Study

Background: Mouth breathing and atypical swallowing are myofunctional problems, emerging as a pathological adaptation. This exploratory study was aimed to investigate the possible relation between breathing and swallowing patterns in adults. Methods: A total of 58 patients referred to the Orthodontic Department at Egas Moniz Dental Clinic were enrolled. Results: Atypical swallowing was more prevalent in women (78.0%) than in men (47.1%). A significantly higher proportion of patients exhibiting both mouth breathing and atypical swallowing were identified (46.6%). Swallowing pattern was found to be significantly associated with gender and breathing pattern.

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Association between mouth-breathing and atypical swallowing in young orthodontic patients at Egas Moniz Dental Clinic

Annals of Medicine ◽

10.1080/07853890.2021.1897421 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 53 (sup1) ◽

pp. S71-S72

Author(s):

A. R. Barata ◽

G. Kizi ◽

V. Alves ◽

L. Proença ◽

A. Delgado

Keyword(s):

Mouth Breathing ◽

Dental Clinic ◽

Orthodontic Patients

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Effects of tiotropium and formoterol on quiet breathing pattern assessed by optoelectronic plethysmography in COPD patients: a pilot study

Therapeutic Advances in Respiratory Disease ◽

10.1177/1753465811433579 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 97-105 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Roberto Walter Dal Negro ◽

Claudio Turati ◽

Claudio Micheletto ◽

Francesco Menegoni

Keyword(s):

Pilot Study ◽

Breathing Pattern ◽

Quiet Breathing ◽

Optoelectronic Plethysmography ◽

Copd Patients

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Oral literacy demand in the pediatric dental clinic: a pilot study

International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry ◽

10.1111/ipd.12265 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 27 (5) ◽

pp. 326-333 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Dafna Benadof ◽

Evlambia Hajishengallis ◽

Amanda Cole ◽

Carolina Vidal

Keyword(s):

Pilot Study ◽

Dental Clinic

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Biomechanical changes of the oral and craniofacial regions as a result of altered breathing patterns

South African Journal of Physiotherapy ◽

10.4102/sajp.v57i1.491 ◽

2001 ◽

Vol 57 (1) ◽

pp. 26-31

Author(s):

R. Jordaan ◽

M. Papadopoulos

Keyword(s):

Air Pollution ◽

Nasal Obstruction ◽

Muscle Activity ◽

Breathing Pattern ◽

Mouth Breathing ◽

Allergic Reactions ◽

Breathing Patterns ◽

Negative Effects ◽

Biomechanical Changes ◽

Cervical Musculature

The purpose of this report is to discuss the biomechanical changes in the oral and craniofacial regions as a result of altered breathing patterns. The increase in air pollution and allergens, resulting in allergic reactions, is often the cause of chronic nasal obstruction. The biomechanics of the oral, cranial and facial areas are intimately linked, and will be adversely affected by any change in the breathing pattern. As a result of nasal obstruction, the biomechanics of respiration changes to facilitate mouth breathing, and the resting position of the tongue and mandible is disrupted. The lips are parted, the freeway space and craniocervical angulation increase. The muscle activity of the posterior cervical musculature, anterior temporalis and suprahyoid muscles will be increased. The equilibrium of forces in the oral and craniofacial region is disturbed, and these abnormal forces could lead to the development of “adenoid facies”, malocclusions and dysfunction over a period of time. It is important to diagnose chronic nasal obstruction and mouth breathing early and start treatment before the negative effects of the musculoskeletal system occur. A sound understanding of the biomechanical changes will enable the physiotherapist to carry out a skilful examination and plan a treatment program, based on informed decisions.

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Effects of Inspiratory Load on Chest Wall Kinematics, Breathing Pattern, and Respiratory Muscle Activity of Mouth-Breathing Children

Respiratory Care ◽

10.4187/respcare.06908 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 65 (9) ◽

pp. 1285-1294

Author(s):

Jéssica Danielle Medeiros da Fonsêca ◽

Vanessa Regiane Resqueti ◽

Kadja Benício ◽

Valéria Soraya de Farias Sales ◽

Luciana Fontes Silva da Cunha Lima ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Chest Wall ◽

Muscle Activity ◽

Respiratory Muscle ◽

Breathing Pattern ◽

Mouth Breathing ◽

Chest Wall Kinematics ◽

Respiratory Muscle Activity ◽

Inspiratory Load

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An assessment of nasal functions in control of breathing

Journal of Applied Physiology ◽

10.1152/jappl.1988.65.4.1520 ◽

1988 ◽

Vol 65 (4) ◽

pp. 1520-1524 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

Y. Tanaka ◽

T. Morikawa ◽

Y. Honda

Keyword(s):

Steady State ◽

Dead Space ◽

Airway Resistance ◽

Breathing Pattern ◽

Ventilatory Response ◽

Control Of Breathing ◽

Mouth Breathing ◽

Occlusion Pressure ◽

Ventilatory Responses ◽

End Tidal

Breathing pattern and steady-state CO2 ventilatory response during mouth breathing were compared with those during nose breathing in nine healthy adults. In addition, the effect of warming and humidification of the inspired air on the ventilatory response was observed during breathing through a mouthpiece. We found the following. 1) Dead space and airway resistance were significantly greater during nose than during mouth breathing. 2) The slope of CO2 ventilatory responses did not differ appreciably during the two types of breathing, but CO2 occlusion pressure response was significantly enhanced during nose breathing. 3) Inhalation of warm and humid air through a mouthpiece significantly depressed CO2 ventilation and occlusion pressure responses. These results fit our observation that end-tidal PCO2 was significantly higher during nose than during mouth breathing. It is suggested that a loss of nasal functions, such as during nasal obstruction, may result in lowering of CO2, fostering apneic spells during sleep.

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An Interdisciplinary Study of Orthodontic, Orthopedic, and Otorhinolaryngological Findings in 12–14-Year-Old Preorthodontic Children

Medicina ◽

10.3390/medicina49110075 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 49 (11) ◽

pp. 75 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Kristina Lopatiene ◽

Dalia Smailiene ◽

Monika Sidlauskiene ◽

Emilis Cekanauskas ◽

Raimonda Valaikaite ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Breathing Pattern ◽

The Body ◽

Body Posture ◽

Thoracic Region ◽

Cephalometric Radiograph ◽

Mandibular Plane ◽

Orthodontic Patients ◽

Interdisciplinary Study ◽

The Relationship ◽

Blind Manner

Background and Objective. Malocclusion, the body posture, and the breathing pat- tern may correlate, but this issue is still controversial. The aim of the study was to examine the relationship between the type of malocclusion, the body posture, and the nasopharyngeal obstruction in 12-14-year-old children. Material and Methods. The study group consisted of 76 orthodontic patients (35 boys, 41 girls) aged 12-14 years (mean age, 12.79 years {SD, 0.98J). All the patients were examined by the same orthodontist (study model and cephalometric radiograph analysis), the same orthopedic surgeon (body posture examined from the front, the side, and the back), and the same otorhinolaryngologist (anterior and posterior rhinoscopy and pharyngoscopy) in a blind manner. Results. The prevalence of a poor body posture and a nasopharyngeal pathology was high in the present study. In total, 48.7% of the orthodontic patients had a kyphotic posture and 55.3% a rib hump in the thoracic region. The nasopharyngeal pathology was diagnosed in 78.9% of the patients. The patients with the kyphotic posture had a higher mandibular plane angle (MP-SN) and a lower sagittal position of the mandible SNB angle. A deeper overbite correlated with shoulder and scapular asymmetry. The kyphotic posture was diagnosed in 55.0% of the patients with the naso- pharyngeal pathology. Conclusions. The sagittal body posture was related to the vertical craniofacial parameters and hypertrophy of the tonsils and/or the adenoids. The study showed no relationship between the degree of crowding, the presence of a posterior cross bite, orthopedic parameters, and a breathing pattern.

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