Dental sleep medicine is the field of dental practice that deals with the management of sleep-
related breathing disorders, which includes obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in adults and …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep associated breathing disorder with
profound effects on the health and quality of life of individuals suffering from it. Orthodontists …

Abstract Background The American Association of Orthodontists white paper on obstructive
sleep apnea and orthodontics remains the most authoritative statement on the topic. This …

With so many disciplines of both medicine and dentistry involved in the treatment of
obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), several forms of therapy are available. The orthodontist is …

Introduction: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects an important part of the population and
is characterized by recurrent total or partial obstruction of the upper airway (UA) during …

Highlights•Obstructive sleep apnea can have many serious consequences if left
untreated.•OSA can affect adults and children and can present at any time in …

Obstructive sleep apnea is a common breathing disorder with serious effects on a patient's
health and quality of life. Orthodontists should be aware of the disease and competent at …

This critical review focuses on obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and its management from a
dental medicine perspective. OSA is characterized by≥ 10-s cessation of breathing (apnea) …

Obstructive sleep apnea is an exciting area for orthodontists to be involved. The level of
awareness of sleep apnea and related health issues is growing rapidly. The demand of …

The subject of sleep medicine, for dental profession in general and prosthodontists in
particular, continue to offer great challenges and opportunities in terms of diagnosis …