Orthodontics and Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children

Abstract

This study mainly focuses on pediatric obstructive sleep apnea syndromes (OSAS), First 3 chapters consist of the introduction of the clinical definition, incidence, etiology, symptoms, diagnosis and different treatment methods of pediatric OSAS. In chapter 3.7, OSAS treatment methods in orthodontic aspect are listed and introduced, for different needs of the patients, proper treatment methods can be performed to improve patients’ cranial or muscle problem. In chapter 4 and 5, controversies are given and discussed, also, some suggestions are provided for researchers to make future treatment decision more faster and complete.

This study mainly focuses on pediatric obstructive sleep apnea syndromes (OSAS), First 3 chapters consist of the introduction of the clinical definition, incidence, etiology, symptoms, diagnosis and different treatment methods of pediatric OSAS. In chapter 3.7, OSAS treatment methods in orthodontic aspect are listed and introduced, for different needs of the patients, proper treatment methods can be performed to improve patients’ cranial or muscle problem. In chapter 4 and 5, controversies are given and discussed, also, some suggestions are provided for researchers to make future treatment decision more faster and complete.