The role of orthodontists in the multidisciplinary management of obstructive sleep apnea.

Autor: Faber J; University of Brasília, Brasília, Brazil. faber.jorge@gmail.com., Mota A; University of Brasília, Brasília, Brazil., Ho LI; Hong Kong Children's Hospital, Hong Kong, Hong Kong., Darendeliler MA; The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Progress in orthodontics [Prog Orthod] 2024 Nov 04; Vol. 25 (1), pp. 40. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Nov 04.
DOI: 10.1186/s40510-024-00541-3
Abstrakt: Background: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a complex disorder characterized by interruptions in breathing during sleep, leading to a range of adverse outcomes from reduced quality of life to serious health risks, including cardiovascular diseases and increased mortality.
Main Body: This manuscript reviews the orthodontists' essential role in the multidisciplinary healthcare team tasked with managing OSA. It particularly highlights critical orthodontic interventions, such as surgical-orthodontic maxillomandibular advancement (MMA), mandibular advancement appliances (MAAs), and rapid maxillary expansion (RME). These interventions are pivotal in modifying craniofacial structures to enhance airway patency. The importance of conducting a thorough airway analysis is underscored, assessing the complete anatomical and functional factors contributing to airway obstruction.
Conclusion: The paper calls for increased collaborative research efforts to develop standardized, evidence-based orthodontic procedures for effectively managing OSA, aiming to improve patient outcomes through specialized, tailored interventions.
(© 2024. The Author(s).)
Databáze: MEDLINE
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