Prevalence of malocclusion in children with obstructive sleep apnoea.

Angela Galeotti Paola FestaValeria ViaraniVincenzo D'AntòEmanuela SitziaSimone PigaMartino Pavone

Published in: Orthodontics & craniofacial research (2018)

This study showed a high prevalence of malocclusion in children with OSA compared to the control group. The posterior crossbite and deviations in overjet and overbite were significantly associated with OSA. The presence of these occlusal features shows the importance of an orthodontic evaluation in screening for paediatric OSA.

Keyphrases

positive airway pressure
obstructive sleep apnea
young adults
intensive care unit
emergency department
sleep apnea
risk factors
sleep quality