Diagnóstico e consequências da respiração bucal no paciente infantil

• Autor(a) principal: Leal, Bárbara da Rosa
• Data de Publicação: 2020
• Tipo de documento: Trabalho de conclusão de curso
• Idioma: por
• Título da fonte: Repositório Universitário da Ânima (RUNA)
• Texto Completo: https://repositorio.animaeducacao.com.br/handle/ANIMA/16533
• topic: criança; consequência; diagnóstico; obstrução nasal; respiração bucal

Mouth breathing is a public health problem which can cause several changes in children's stomatognathic system, such as facial, oral, postural and behavioral changes. This study aimed to review the literature on the diagnosis and consequences of mouth breathing related to infant patients. The diagnosis of mouth breathing should be performed as soon as possible and the most used diagnostic methods are anamnesis associated with Glatzel plaque or mouthwater retention test. Among the various facial consequences found by this habit, they highlight: deep dark circles, elongated face, small and tapered nose and labial incompetence. In relation to the intraoral consequences, the most commonly found are: posterior crossbite, ogival palate, anterior open bite and chronic gingivitis. Postural changes related to mouth breathing are: projection of the head forward, a prominent belly and drooping shoulders, and behavioral changes, such as irritation, drowsiness, agitation and learning deficit, can occur. Mouth breathing is a multifactorial problem and, for the success of its treatment, an early diagnosis and the interaction and performance of professionals specialized in several areas, aiming to intercept and minimize the damage from its repercussions, providing an improvement in the health and function of these individuals.