Oral cavity morphology among children at risk of sleep disordered breathing

ConclusionThe evaluation of oral morphology is an important part of paediatric examination. Enlarged palatine tonsils; higher scores on the MC; and the presence of a crossbite, short lingual frenulum and high-arched palate may suggest abnormal breathing during sleep in children.
Source: European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research