Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Pediatric Patients with Class II Malocclusion- an Orthodontic Perspective
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Abstract
Background: This study was conducted to assess Obstructive sleep apnoea in pediatric patients with Class II malocclusion.
Material and methods: The study took into account 150 subjects who were sent to an otorhinolaryngology department. The final sample included 50 kids with OSA and 50 kids from the control group.
Results: There were total 100 individuals out of which 50 had OSA while remaining 50 were controls. Out of 50 subjects having OSA, 35 were males and 15 were females. Among controls, malocclusion was present in 30 out of 50 subjects. Among subjects having OSA, malocclusion was discovered in 44 out of 50 subjects. Posterior crossbite was the most common factor associated with OSA (78%)() , followed by reduced overbite (12%) should not be written as you have already mentioned this , increased overbite (6%) and increased overjet (2%). Should be more(means maxillary jaw is placed ahead, narrow maxillary arch and short mandibular length)
Conclusion: In contrast to the control group, this study revealed that children with OSA had a significant prevalence of malocclusion. Significant correlations between OSA and the posterior crossbite were found narrow upper arch and maxillary proclination and short mandibular length