Background: Otodental syndrome is a rare autosomal syndrome of dominant characteristic in which dental anomalies and gradual loss of hearing are the main manifestations. Objective: To detect abnormalities in the masticatory and respiratory systems and posture of a patient with otodental syndrome, based on physiotherapeutic evaluation. Method: Posture was evaluated; facial inspection was performed; masticatory and respiratory muscles were palpated; temporomandibular joint range of movement was measured; and thoracoabdominal cirtometry was performed. Data were also obtained by anamnesis. Results and Discussion: Oral respiration was found to be associated with increased mobility in axillary region. No signs or symptoms of temporomandibular disorders were found. Facial and postural findings were common among patients presenting oral respiration, thus suggesting the development of respiratory alterations secondary to otodental Syndrome. However, the rarity of this pathological condition, together with descriptions in literature that are restricted to the field of dentistry, makes it difficult to comparatively analyze the data from the present study.
otodental syndrome; masticatory system; respiratory system; posture
