The relation of severe malocclusion to patients ’ mental and behavioral disorders, growth, and speech problems

ConclusionOur results indicate that patients with severe mandibular retrognatia, lip incompetence, or neurodevelopmental disorders were found to have significantly more speech problems than controls. During orthodontic treatment of patients with severe malocclusion, special attention should be paid to patients with severe mandibular retrognatia, lip incompetence, and speech problems to detect signs of possible neurodevelopmental disorders and record if potential follow-up measures are in place.
Source: The European Journal of Orthodontics - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research