THE INFLUENCE OF JAW DEVELOPMENT ON THE FORMATION OF ORTHODONTIC ANOMALIES IN CHILDREN

Abstract

Insufficient or excessive jaw development directly leads to orthodontic abnormalities. If the bones grow slowly, there isn't enough space for the teeth, causing crowding. Uneven growth disrupts the bite, and the early loss of baby teeth slows jawbone development, exacerbating deformities. Orthodontic pathologies in children are caused by several interrelated factors, each of which disrupts the harmonious development of the jaws. The aim of this study was to investigate the developmental characteristics of the upper and lower jaws in children before the end of their growth period and to assess their impact on the development of orthodontic anomalies. The results of examination and treatment of 150 children aged 5 to 14 years observed at the Dentero Family clinic were analyzed. It was found that 70.0% of the examined patients had various jaw deformities, the most common of which was underdevelopment of the upper jaw. The use of Mark Ross orthodontic appliances, face masks (Face Mask), and subsequent treatment with braces contributed to the improvement of the morphofunctional parameters of the maxillofacial region.