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Effect of Craniofacial Morphology on Pharyngeal Airway Volume Measured Using Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT)—A Retrospective Pilot Study

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  • Rohan Diwakar

    (Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, PDM Dental College and Research Institute, Bahadurgarh, Haryana 124507, India
    These authors have contributed equally.)

  • Anuraj Singh Kochhar

    (Former Consultant Orthodontist Max Hospital Gurgaon, Haryana 122001, India
    These authors have contributed equally.)

  • Harshita Gupta

    (Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Sudha Rustagi College of Dental Sciences and Research, Faridabad, Haryana 121002, India)

  • Harneet Kaur

    (Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Faculty of Dentistry, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi 110025, India)

  • Maninder Singh Sidhu

    (Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dental Sciences, SGT University Gurugram, Haryana 122505, India)

  • Helen Skountrianos

    (Private Practice, Orthodontic Excellence, Puyallup, WA 98373, USA)

  • Gurkeerat Singh

    (Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Sudha Rustagi College of Dental Sciences and Research, Faridabad, Haryana 121002, India)

  • Michele Tepedino

    (Department of Biotechnological and Applied Clinical Sciences, University of L’Aquila, Viale S. Salvatore, Edificio Delta 6, 67100 L’Aquila, Italy)

Abstract

Background: The present study aimed to determine the correlation between pharyngeal airway volume and craniofacial morphology through cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). Additionally, the study analyzed the influence of gender on pharyngeal airway volume. (2) Methods: 80 CBCT scans of 40 male and 40 female patients (mean age: 15.38 + 1.10 years) fulfilling the eligibility criteria were included. CBCT scans were evaluated for pharyngeal airway volume using the In Vivo Dental 5.1 software. Additionally, CBCT-derived lateral cephalograms were used to assess various craniofacial morphology parameters. To examine the influences of gender on airway volume, T-test was carried out. Correlation between airway volume and craniofacial parameters were measured using Pearson correlation followed by regression analysis. The value of p < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: The mean airway volume was significantly greater in males than in females. A statistically significant negative correlation was found between maxillary plane inclination and pharyngeal airway volume. In contrast, a positive correlation was observed between mandibular length and lower molar inclination with oropharyngeal and total pharyngeal airway volume. Females showed a statistically significant positive correlation between the pharyngeal airway volume and sagittal position of maxilla and mandible; they also showed a negative correlation between oropharyngeal airway volume and the mandibular plane angle. Conclusions: Overall, the pharyngeal airway space differs significantly between males and females. Craniofacial morphology does have a significant effect on the pharyngeal airway, especially on the oropharyngeal airway volume.

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  • Rohan Diwakar & Anuraj Singh Kochhar & Harshita Gupta & Harneet Kaur & Maninder Singh Sidhu & Helen Skountrianos & Gurkeerat Singh & Michele Tepedino, 2021. "Effect of Craniofacial Morphology on Pharyngeal Airway Volume Measured Using Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT)—A Retrospective Pilot Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(9), pages 1-11, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:9:p:5040-:d:551562
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    1. Anuraj Singh Kochhar & Maninder Singh Sidhu & Mona Prabhakar & Ritasha Bhasin & Gulsheen Kaur Kochhar & Himanshu Dadlani & Gianrico Spagnuolo, 2020. "Frontal and Axial Evaluation of Craniofacial Morphology in Repaired Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate Patients Utilizing Cone Beam Computed Tomography; An Observational Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(21), pages 1-9, October.
    2. Edoardo Staderini & Romeo Patini & Michele Tepedino & Giulio Gasparini & Maria Antonietta Zimbalatti & Francesca Marradi & Patrizia Gallenzi, 2020. "Radiographic Assessment of Pediatric Condylar Fractures after Conservative Treatment with Functional Appliances—A Systematic Review," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(24), pages 1-13, December.
    3. Stefano Cianetti & Stefano Pagano & Michele Nardone & Guido Lombardo, 2020. "Model for Taking Care of Patients with Early Childhood Caries during the SARS-Cov-2 Pandemic," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(11), pages 1-17, May.
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