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To evaluate the impact of low tongue posture on oral muscle tissue and nasal ventilation in children.

March 21, 2026Open Access

Comprehensive Study on Quantitative Evaluation of Oral Muscle Tissue in Children With Low Tongue Posture Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography: A Comprehensive Study on Nasal Ventilation Conditions Using Computational Fluid Dynamics

YSYukari SuzukiTokushima University TKTakamasa KitamuraTokushima University KMKei MaeoTokushima University

Key Points

To evaluate the impact of low tongue posture on oral muscle tissue and nasal ventilation in children.
Utilized cone beam computed tomography to assess oral muscle components.
Employed computational fluid dynamics to analyze nasal ventilation conditions.
Focused on muscle tissues like lower lip, orbicularis oris, and tongue.
Identified reduced muscle components associated with low tongue posture.
Highlighted a potential connection between nasal obstruction and muscle function.

Abstract

LTP can involve nasal obstruction and reduced muscle components in the lower lip, orbicularis oris, and especially the tongue, being related to lower muscle function. The findings could help improve the management of LTP-associated disorders.

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