Table 1.
The orthodontic, orthopedic, and otorhinolaryngological characteristics of the study group.
| Characteristic | Patients n (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Orthodontic characteristics: | ||
| Skeletal sagittal relationship | Class I (ANB angle 1–3°) | 26 (27.7%) |
| Class II (ANB angle ≥4°) | 60 (63.8%) | |
| Class III (ANB angle ≤0°) | 8 (8.5%) | |
| Postural characteristics | ||
| Kyphotic posture | 45 (47.9%) | |
| Asymmetry of shoulder line | 23 (24.5%) | |
| Asymmetry of position of scapulae | 23 (24.5%) | |
| Asymmetry of waist triangles | 5 (5.3%) | |
| Rib hump | 48 (51.1%) | |
| Otorhinolaryngological characteristics | ||
| Hypertrophy of adenoids | Grade 1 | 24 (25.5%) |
| Grade 2 | 30 (31.9%) | |
| Hypertrophy of tonsils | Grade 1 | 46 (48.9%) |
| Grade 2 | 32 (34%) | |
| Grade 3 | 7 (7.4%) | |
| Nasal septum deviation | 51 (54.3%) | |
| Allergic rhinitis | 19 (20.2%) |