Table 5 Applicability of oral examination items by group (classified according to HMB scores)
Percent applicability (%) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Mouth breathing negative group | Suspected mouth breathing group | Mouth breathing positive group | |
Discomfort while breathing with the lips closed | 2.7 | 12.2 | 29.3 |
Open mouth at rest | 9.9 | 17.8 | 56.1 |
Increased chin muscle tonus | 3.6 | 10.0 | 14.6 |
Tongue thrust during swallowing | 10.8 | 23.3 | 29.3 |
Maxillary protrusion | 8.1 | 10.0 | 26.8 |
Open bite | 3.6 | 8.9 | 9.8 |
History of asthma | 1.8 | 10.0 | 31.7 |