Is there a relationship between buccally displaced maxillary canine and nasal septum deviation?

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the relation between buccally displaced canine and nasal septum deviation. 822 individuals (mean age 12,91±2,21; 469 female, 353 male) were divided into has buccally displaced canine (n=411) and has no buccally displaced group (n=411). Intra-oral photographs were used to evaluate the position of displaced canine. Posteroanterior radiographs were used to determine the deviated nasal septum. A Chi-square test was used for analyzing the variables. While the incidence of septum deviation is 70.1% in individuals with buccal ectopic canine, the rate of septum deviation in individuals with canine teeth in normal position is 40.6%. A statistically significant relationship was found between the presence of canine in the ectopic position in the buccal and the deviation of the septum(p=0,000). In the intraoral examination, it can be estimated that there may also be a nasal septum deviation when the buccal ectopic canine is found. It should be kept in mind that patients may be directed to the medical doctor to prevent problems that may occur in the long term as a result of the nasal septum deviation.