Orthodontics meets otorhinolaryngology: a collaborative approach to otitis media prevention.

RME emerges as a promising preventive option for managing OME particularly in patients with orthodontic indications. By addressing structural contributors to Eustachian tube dysfunction, RME improves middle ear health and complements otolaryngological interventions. Integrating orthodontic and otolaryngological strategies represents an effective multidisciplinary approach to reducing OME incidence and recurrence. Further studies are needed to confirm the long-term stability and the generalisability of these observed benefits.