Abstract
Aim
To determine the possible correlation between otitis media and dental malocclusion in children.Methods
Fifty subjects (26 males and 24 females; mean age: 7.8 +/- 1 years) were assessed: 25 patients, with otitis media formed the study group, while 25 healthy subjects formed the control group. An otolaryngological examination and dental cast measurements were performed in order to evaluate adenoids, tonsils and dental relationships, respectively.Results
A significant correlation (pConclusions
Posterior cross-bite and adenoids-tonsils enlargement are factors significantly associated with otitis media in children.