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Acta Odontologica Turcica, vol.41, no.3, pp.88-93, 2024 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the
presence of deviated septum in individuals with different
skeletal malocclusions.
MATERIALS AND METHOD: The study was performed on
cone beam computed tomography images of a total of
159 individuals, 53 in each Class I, Class II, and Class
III skeletal malocclusion. Nasal septum deviation was
analysed in three groups as mild (type 1; <9°), moderate
(type 2; 9-15°), and severe (type3; >15°). In addition,
the presence of concha bullosa in different skeletal
malocclusions was evaluated. The data were analyzed
statistically using the Chi-square test and One-way
Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). The relationship between
skeletal malocclusions and types of deviation was
determined using Cramèr’s V analysis.
RESULTS: There are statistically significant differences
between type 2 and type 3 in individuals with Class
I skeletal malocclusion and between type 1 and type
3 in individuals with Class II skeletal malocclusion
(p=0.046; p<0.01 respectively). In individuals with Class
III skeletal malocclusion, no difference was observed
between deviation types. In addition, a weak correlation
was found between skeletal malocclusion and deviation
types (Cramèr’s V = 0.213). No significant difference was
observed between the groups in terms of concha bullosa
and deviation side (p=0.215).
CONCLUSION: Although a significant difference was
observed in terms of deviation type in individuals with
Class I and II skeletal malocclusion, a weak correlation
was observed between the increase in deviation severity
and skeletal malocclusions.