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Published in: Sleep and Breathing 4/2012

01-12-2012 | Review

Mandibular advancement devices are an alternative and valid treatment for pediatric obstructive sleep apnea syndrome

Authors: Maria Pia Villa, Silvia Miano, Alessandra Rizzoli

Published in: Sleep and Breathing | Issue 4/2012

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Abstract

Background

Orthodontic and craniofacial abnormalities have often been reported in pediatric sleep-disordered breathing (SDB). While the reversibility of these craniofacial abnormalities by means of adenotonsillectomy has yet to be established, orthodontic treatment based on oral appliances is considered to be a potential additional treatment for pediatric SDB.

Discussion

Oral appliances may help improve upper airway patency during sleep by enlarging the upper airway and/or by decreasing upper airway collapsibility, thereby enhancing upper airway muscle tone. Orthodontic therapy should be encouraged in pediatric OSAS, and an early approach may permanently modify nasal breathing and respiration, thereby preventing obstruction of the upper airway.
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Metadata
Title
Mandibular advancement devices are an alternative and valid treatment for pediatric obstructive sleep apnea syndrome
Authors
Maria Pia Villa
Silvia Miano
Alessandra Rizzoli
Publication date
01-12-2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Sleep and Breathing / Issue 4/2012
Print ISSN: 1520-9512
Electronic ISSN: 1522-1709
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11325-011-0595-9

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