Nasal septal deviation and craniofacial asymmetries

摘要: Introduction: Nasal septal deviation may contribute to facial asymmetry. The purpose of this study was assess the relationship between nasal and asymmetry using three-dimensional geometric morphometric methods. Methods: Computed tomographic scans were made n=55 adult subjects, calculated as a percentage volume relative modeled non-deviated septum. Skeletal landmarks representing nasal, palatal, lateral regions recorded, landmark data superimposed Procrustes analysis. ANOVA/MANOVA tests determined degree overall fluctuating directional Finally, correlation analysis multivariate regression used examine individual regions. Results: Septal significantly with floor, vertical anterior palate width posterior alveolar thickness, but uncorrelated magnitude There no Conclusion: morphology is linked palatal Deviated growth septum pre-dispose patients dental skeletal asymmetries that have important orthodontic considerations.