Table 7.
Assessment of dentofacial findings.
| Patient group (N = 40) | Treatment group (N = 40) | Control group (N = 40) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-shaped narrowing in the maxillary arch | 38.0 (95.0%) | 38.0 (95.0%) | 0.0 (0.0%) | <0.001 |
| Adenoid face | 38.0 (95.0%) | 30.0 (75.0%) | 0.0 (0.0%) | <0.001 |
| Teeth crowding | 12.0 (30.0%) | 17.0 (42.5%) | 7.0 (17.5%) | 0.051 |
| Macroglossia | 26.0 (65.0%) | 27.0 (67.5%) | 5.0 (12.5%) | <0.001 |
| Open mouth posture | 33.0 (82.5%) | 27.0 (67.5%) | 4.0 (10.0%) | <0.001 |
| Anterior and lower tongue position | 26.0 (65.0%) | 25.0 (62.5%) | 0.0 (0.0%) | <0.001 |
| Dry, chapped lips | 37.0 (92.5%) | 7.0 (17.5%) | 1.0 (2.5%) | <0.001 |
| Position of mandibula | ||||
| Normal | 0.0 (0.0%) | 9.0 (22.5%) | 35.0 (87.5%) | <0.001 |
| Prognatic | 3.0 (7.5%) | 1.0 (2.5%) | 4.0 (10.0%) | |
| Retrognatic | 37.0 (92.5%) | 30.0 (75.0%) | 1.0 (2.5%) | |
| Position of maxillary anterior teeth | ||||
| Normal | 25.0 (62.5%) | 22.0 (55.0%) | 37.0 (92.5%) | <0.001 |
| Prominent | 15.0 (37.5%) | 18.0 (45.0%) | 3.0 (7.5%) | |
| Position of mandibular anterior teeth | ||||
| Normal | 20.0 (50.0%) | 30.0 (75.0%) | 39.0 (97.5%) | <0.001 |
| Retrognatic | 20.0 (50.0%) | 10.0 (25.0%) | 1.0 (2.5%) | |
| Dentition period | ||||
| Primary dentition | 16.0 (40.0%) | 10.0 (25.0%) | 6.0 (15.0%) | 0.111 |
| Mixed dentition | 17.0 (42.5%) | 23.0 (57.5%) | 28.0 (70.0%) | |
| Permanent dentition | 7.0 (17.5%) | 7.0 (17.5%) | 6.0 (15.0%) |
Pearson's Chi-squared test.