ReviewChildren (Basel, Switzerland)2020
Correlation between Malocclusion and Allergic Rhinitis in Pediatric Patients: A Systematic Review.
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12 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 30 citations in OpenAlex.
- Malocclusion characteristics amongst individuals with autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC oral health · 2022Pooled it
- Facial Patterns and Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children Seeking for Orthodontic Treatment: Data From 3671 Polysomnographic Recordings.Orthodontics & craniofacial research · 2026Article
- Feasibility and efficacy of nasal rehabilitation on nasal symptoms in patients with chronic allergic rhinitis: A pilot study.The journal of allergy and clinical immunology. Global · 2026Article
- Associations Between Halitosis and Craniofacial Morphology, Salivary Biochemical Parameters, and Mouth Breathing in Adult Patients with Malocclusion: A Cross-Sectional Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- The Interplay of Orofacial Morphology, Gonial Angle, and Emotional Regulation in Speech and Functional TMJ Impairment and Personalized Approaches.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2025Observational
- Association of Systemic Pathologies on Dental, Periodontal and Orthodontic Status in Children.Biomedicines · 2025Article
- Global warming risks dehydrating and inflaming human airways.Communications earth & environment · 2025Article
- Effects of Adenotonsillectomy on Vocal Function.Journal of personalized medicine · 2023Article
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- Deleterious oral habits related to vertical, transverse and sagittal dental malocclusion in pediatric patients.BMC oral health · 2022Article
- The impact of mouth breathing on dentofacial development: A concise review.Frontiers in public health · 2022Review
- Dental Caries and Oral Health in Children-Special Issue.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundOral breathing, nasal obstruction and airway space reduction are usually reported as associated to allergic rhinitis. They have been linked to altered facial patterns and dento-skeletal changes. However, no firm correlation based on the evidence has been established. This systematic review has been undertaken to evaluate the available evidence between malocclusion and allergic rhinitis in pediatric patients.
methodsThe research refers to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Protocols (PRISMA-P) guidelines, databases (Medline, Cochrane Library, Pubmed, Embase and Google Scholar) were screened, the quality was evaluated through Quality Assessment of Diagnosfic Accuracy Studies (QUADAS-2).
resultsThe articles selected (6 out of initial 1782) were divided on the basis of the study design: two observational randomized study, three case-control study, one descriptive cross-sectional study, and one longitudinal study. A total of 2188 patients were considered. Different results were reported as related to allergic rhinitis ranging from a higher incidence of dental malocclusion, to an increase of palatal depth, and in posterior cross-bite about anterior open-bite and to longer faces and shorter maxillas.
conclusionsMost of the studies selected found a rise in the prevalence of both malocclusion and allergic rhinitis in children. However, the level of bias is high, impaired by a poor design and no conclusive evidence can be drawn.
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