A atresia do palato ou deficiência maxilar transversa tem comprovado a sua influência na relação craniofacial e respiratória, por isso, diversos métodos de expansão palatina têm sido estudados para que haja uma melhora significativa, principalmente dos fatores respiratórios destes pacientes. O uso da tomografia por feixe cônico iniciou um novo conceito de estudo cefalométrico em terceira dimensão, no qual se consegue avaliar o paciente em todos os planos, sem que haja sobreposições de estruturas, podendo avaliar com precisão as relações craniofaciais, as vias aéreas e a relação destas estruturas. Portanto, o uso da tomografia computadorizada com ênfase na área ortodôntica, nos permite realizar um diagnóstico completo pré-tratamento ortodôntico, no qual objetivamos avaliar a correlação entre mordida cruzada posterior e a obstrução das vias aéreas superiores por meio de tomografia computadorizada por feixe cônico (TCFC). Foram utilizadas TCFC de arquivo de 32 pacientes com idade entre 6 e 14 anos, divididos em dois grupos: um grupo de 16 crianças com mordida cruzada posterior e o grupo controle . O critério de exclusão da amostra foi a realização de tratamento ortodôntico prévio, ter realizado cirurgia no complexo maxilo mandibular ou ser portador de alterações patológicas na região. Foi realizada a comparação das medidas da largura e da altura do palato em relação às medidas lineares e ao volume segmentado e total das vias aéreas superiores dos pacientes com e sem mordida cruzada posterior. No grupo com mordida cruzada, para a correlação das medidas ENP-AD2, ENP-AD1 com o volume da Baixa Naso Faringe (BNF), teve correlação moderada com a largura do palato (0,05 < p=0,089 < 0,10). Entretanto, no grupo de mordida cruzada, foi observada correlação significante entre a largura do palato e o volume total (VT). Em ambos os casos, a correlação foi positiva (r=0,786 para largura do palato com o Volume da Alta Velo Faringe (AVF) e r=0,662 para largura do palato com o VT), isto é, quanto maior a largura do palato, maior o Volume AVF e maior o VT. Estes resultados demonstram a importância do uso da TCFC, pois não foram encontradas diferenças significativas nas medidas lineares do grupo com mordida cruzada posterior e o grupo controle. Concluiu-se neste trabalho que apenas as medidas lineares não fornecem informações suficientes para a avaliação das vias aeras superiores; a profundidade do palato não possui correlação com as alterações das vias aéreas em pacientes com atresia maxilar; o grupo com mordida cruzada posterior apresentou moderada correlação da largura do palato com as medidas ENP-AD2, ENP-AD1 e o Volume da Baixa Naso Faringe; o grupo com mordida cruzada posterior apresentou correlação positiva da largura do palato com o volume da Alta Velo Faringe e com o Volume Total. / The palate atresia or transverse maxillary deficiency has proven its influence in relation craniofacial and respiratory therefore various methods of palatal expansion have been studied so there is a significant improvement, especially respiratory factors of these patients. The use of cone beam computed tomography initiated a new concept of three-dimensional cephalometric study, in which we can assess the patient at all levels, without overlapping structures, and can accurately assess the relations craniofacial, the airways and the relationship these structures. Therefore, the use of computed tomography with emphasis on orthodontic allows us to carry out a full pre-orthodontic treatment, in which we aimed to evaluate the correlation between posterior crossbite and obstruction of the upper airways by cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). We used CBCT file of 32 patients aged 6 to 14 years, divided into two groups: a group of 16 children with posterior cross bite and control groups. The exclusion criteria of the sample was the realization of previous orthodontic treatment, having undergone surgery on mandibular complex maxillo or be in possession of pathological changes in the region. Was performed comparing measurements of the width and height of the palate in relation to linear measurements and volume segmented and total upper airway of patients with and without posterior cross bite. In the group with crossbite, for correlating the ENP-AD2, ENP-AD1 with the volume of Lower Pharynx Naso (BNF), had a moderate correlation with the width of the palate (0.05 <p = 0.089 <0.10). However, in the group of crossbite was no significant correlation between the width of the palate and the total volume (VT). In both cases, positive correlation was found (r = 0.786 for the width of the palate with the volume of the high speed Pharynx (AVF) and r = 0.662 for the width of the palate with VT), i.e., the larger the width of the palate, more Volume AVF and the higher the VT. These results demonstrate the importance of using CBCT, since there were no significant differences in linear measurements of posterior crossbite group and the control group. It was concluded in this study that only the linear measurements do not provide sufficient information to evaluate upper airway Aeras, the depth of the palate has no correlation with changes in the airways of patients with maxillary atresia, the group with posterior crossbite showed moderate correlation the width of the palate with measures ENP-AD2, AD1 and ENP-Low Volume Pharynx Naso, the group with posterior cross bite was positively correlated with the width of the palate volume of Alta Velo Pharynx and the Total Volume.

A atresia do palato ou deficiência maxilar transversa tem comprovado a sua influência na relação craniofacial e respiratória, por isso, diversos métodos de expansão palatina têm sido estudados para que haja uma melhora significativa, principalmente dos fatores respiratórios destes pacientes. O uso da tomografia por feixe cônico iniciou um novo conceito de estudo cefalométrico em terceira dimensão, no qual se consegue avaliar o paciente em todos os planos, sem que haja sobreposições de estruturas, podendo avaliar com precisão as relações craniofaciais, as vias aéreas e a relação destas estruturas. Portanto, o uso da tomografia computadorizada com ênfase na área ortodôntica, nos permite realizar um diagnóstico completo pré-tratamento ortodôntico, no qual objetivamos avaliar a correlação entre mordida cruzada posterior e a obstrução das vias aéreas superiores por meio de tomografia computadorizada por feixe cônico (TCFC). Foram utilizadas TCFC de arquivo de 32 pacientes com idade entre 6 e 14 anos, divididos em dois grupos: um grupo de 16 crianças com mordida cruzada posterior e o grupo controle . O critério de exclusão da amostra foi a realização de tratamento ortodôntico prévio, ter realizado cirurgia no complexo maxilo mandibular ou ser portador de alterações patológicas na região. Foi realizada a comparação das medidas da largura e da altura do palato em relação às medidas lineares e ao volume segmentado e total das vias aéreas superiores dos pacientes com e sem mordida cruzada posterior. No grupo com mordida cruzada, para a correlação das medidas ENP-AD2, ENP-AD1 com o volume da Baixa Naso Faringe (BNF), teve correlação moderada com a largura do palato (0,05 < p=0,089 < 0,10). Entretanto, no grupo de mordida cruzada, foi observada correlação significante entre a largura do palato e o volume total (VT). Em ambos os casos, a correlação foi positiva (r=0,786 para largura do palato com o Volume da Alta Velo Faringe (AVF) e r=0,662 para largura do palato com o VT), isto é, quanto maior a largura do palato, maior o Volume AVF e maior o VT. Estes resultados demonstram a importância do uso da TCFC, pois não foram encontradas diferenças significativas nas medidas lineares do grupo com mordida cruzada posterior e o grupo controle. Concluiu-se neste trabalho que apenas as medidas lineares não fornecem informações suficientes para a avaliação das vias aeras superiores; a profundidade do palato não possui correlação com as alterações das vias aéreas em pacientes com atresia maxilar; o grupo com mordida cruzada posterior apresentou moderada correlação da largura do palato com as medidas ENP-AD2, ENP-AD1 e o Volume da Baixa Naso Faringe; o grupo com mordida cruzada posterior apresentou correlação positiva da largura do palato com o volume da Alta Velo Faringe e com o Volume Total. / The palate atresia or transverse maxillary deficiency has proven its influence in relation craniofacial and respiratory therefore various methods of palatal expansion have been studied so there is a significant improvement, especially respiratory factors of these patients. The use of cone beam computed tomography initiated a new concept of three-dimensional cephalometric study, in which we can assess the patient at all levels, without overlapping structures, and can accurately assess the relations craniofacial, the airways and the relationship these structures. Therefore, the use of computed tomography with emphasis on orthodontic allows us to carry out a full pre-orthodontic treatment, in which we aimed to evaluate the correlation between posterior crossbite and obstruction of the upper airways by cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). We used CBCT file of 32 patients aged 6 to 14 years, divided into two groups: a group of 16 children with posterior cross bite and control groups. The exclusion criteria of the sample was the realization of previous orthodontic treatment, having undergone surgery on mandibular complex maxillo or be in possession of pathological changes in the region. Was performed comparing measurements of the width and height of the palate in relation to linear measurements and volume segmented and total upper airway of patients with and without posterior cross bite. In the group with crossbite, for correlating the ENP-AD2, ENP-AD1 with the volume of Lower Pharynx Naso (BNF), had a moderate correlation with the width of the palate (0.05 <p = 0.089 <0.10). However, in the group of crossbite was no significant correlation between the width of the palate and the total volume (VT). In both cases, positive correlation was found (r = 0.786 for the width of the palate with the volume of the high speed Pharynx (AVF) and r = 0.662 for the width of the palate with VT), i.e., the larger the width of the palate, more Volume AVF and the higher the VT. These results demonstrate the importance of using CBCT, since there were no significant differences in linear measurements of posterior crossbite group and the control group. It was concluded in this study that only the linear measurements do not provide sufficient information to evaluate upper airway Aeras, the depth of the palate has no correlation with changes in the airways of patients with maxillary atresia, the group with posterior crossbite showed moderate correlation the width of the palate with measures ENP-AD2, AD1 and ENP-Low Volume Pharynx Naso, the group with posterior cross bite was positively correlated with the width of the palate volume of Alta Velo Pharynx and the Total Volume.

Les anomalies de croissance maxillo-faciale résultent de variations du processus normal de croissance. Après les caries, elles représentent les problèmes bucco-dentaires les plus fréquents chez les jeunes et peuvent entraîner des troubles fonctionnels (mastication, phonation, respiration), esthétiques et parfois psychologiques. Le traitement orthodontique vise à corriger les anomalies de croissance maxillo-faciale. L’objectif de cette thèse est de rechercher des facteurs de risque précoces d’anomalies de croissance maxillo-faciale et d’étudier le rôle des facteurs socio-économiques, culturels et géographiques de l’accès au traitement orthodontique en France. Les enfants de la cohorte EPIPAGE, qui avait inclus toutes les naissances survenues entre 22 et 32 semaines d’aménorrhée dans neuf régions françaises en 1997, ont été examinés à 5 ans. Nous avons étudié les relations entre les caractéristiques néonatales et la déformation du palais à 5 ans chez 1711 enfants. Le sexe masculin, le petit âge gestationnel, le petit poids pour l’âge gestationnel et peut-être l’intubation de longue durée sont identifiés comme des facteurs de risque de déformation du palais à 5 ans chez les grands prématurés ; de plus, les enfants avec des déficiences neuro-motrices semblent particulièrement à risque. La cohorte mère-enfant EDEN, a inclus des femmes enceintes en 2002-2003 et leur enfant à la naissance. Nous avons recherché les facteurs de risque précoces de l’occlusion postérieure inversée et de la béance antérieure chez 422 enfants de 3 ans. En plus d’une tétine encore utilisée à 3 ans et de la respiration buccale qui sont des facteurs connus, un nouveau facteur de risque d’occlusion postérieure inversée en denture temporaire est mis en évidence : la prématurité. Enfin, l’étude chez les 5988 enfants et les adolescents de l’enquête sur la santé et la consommation de soins en France réalisée par l’Insee en 2002-2003, enquête transversale sur échantillon représentatif de la population vivant en France, montre que 23% des 12-15 ans ont un traitement orthodontique. En plus du facteur économique, le moindre recours au traitement orthodontique est aussi lié à l’environnement social et culturel moins favorisé de l’enfant, à l’absence de couverture complémentaire et à l’habitation en zone rurale.En conclusion, pour mieux comprendre les inégalités dans le traitement orthodontique, il faudrait en évaluer les besoins en amont. Nous avons étudié des facteurs liés à la présence d’anomalies de croissance maxillo-faciale à des âges très jeunes afin de pouvoir identifier tôt des enfants à risque de ces anomalies. Il est nécessaire de vérifier leur évolution pour savoir si elles sont de réels marqueurs précoces de besoin en traitement orthodontique. / Malocclusions are due to variations of normal process of growth. Besides caries, they are the most common oral problems encountered by children and teenagers. They may lead to oral dysfunction (in chewing, speaking and breathing), esthetic and sometimes psychological issues. Orthodontic treatment aims at correcting malocclusions.The purpose of this thesis is to investigate early risk factors for malocclusions and to analyze the role of socioeconomic, cultural and geographic factors in access to orthodontic treatment in France. In the EPIPAGE cohort study, which included all live births between 22 and 32 weeks of gestation in 9 French regions in 1997, 1711 children were examined at 5 years. We explored the relations between neonatal characteristics and alteration of palatal morphology at 5 years. Male sex, low gestational age, small for gestational age and maybe intubation of long duration were identified as risk factors for alteration of palatal morphology et 5 years in very preterm children; children with neuromotor deficiencies seem particularly at risk. The mother-child EDEN cohort included pregnant women in 2002-2003 and their child at birth. We investigated early risk factors for posterior crossbite and anterior open bite in 422 3-year-old children. In addition to ongoing pacifier sucking habit at 3 years and mouth breathing, which are well-known risk factors, prematurity appears to be a new risk factor for posterior crossbite in temporary dentition. Finally, the French survey on health and care consumption, carried out in 2002-2003 in a representative sample of 5988 children and teenagers, shows that 23% of the 12-15 years old have an orthodontic treatment. Besides the economic factor, the less orthodontic treatment uptake is related to a less privileged social environment, to the absence of supplementary insurance and to living in a rural area.In conclusion, to understand inequalities in orthodontic treatment better, orthodontic treatment need should be evaluated first. We investigated factors related to malocclusions at very young ages, which could help to early identify children at risk. The assessment of how these early malocclusions would evolve is therefore needed in order to control if those malocclusions are indeed early markers for orthodontic treatment need.