title: [Open mouth posture. A review].
abstract: Open mouth posture is a risk factor for otitis media with effusion, orthodontic anomalies and possible other medical disturbances. In this article the relation between open mouth posture and orthodontic anomalies is discussed. The importance of early diagnosis, prevention and (interceptive) treatment is emphasized.
authors.forename: H J
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Remmelink
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D003679:Deglutition / Q000502:physiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007568:Jaw / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D009056:Mouth Abnormalities / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D010034:Otitis Media with Effusion / Q000209:etiology; D012307:Risk Factors; D014071:Tooth Abnormalities / Q000209:etiology