[Orthodontic contribution in sleep apnea]

Orthod Fr. 1997;68(1):227-36.
[Article in French]

Abstract

This study details the role that the orthodontist can play, when faced with sleeping obstructive apneas and snoring phénomena. Of special importance are knowledge of cranio-facial growth, radiographic exam and cephalometric analysis: they mainly help to understand all the aspects of this specific syndrome, and reveal the interest for a neuro-orthodontic or a neuro-surgical orthodontic approach.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Airway Resistance / physiology
  • Cephalometry
  • Child
  • Face / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Maxillofacial Development
  • Oropharynx / physiopathology
  • Orthodontics, Corrective*
  • Palate / physiopathology
  • Patient Care Team
  • Pharyngeal Muscles / physiopathology
  • Polysomnography
  • Radiography
  • Sleep Apnea Syndromes / diagnosis
  • Sleep Apnea Syndromes / diagnostic imaging
  • Sleep Apnea Syndromes / physiopathology
  • Sleep Apnea Syndromes / surgery
  • Sleep Apnea Syndromes / therapy*
  • Snoring / diagnosis
  • Snoring / diagnostic imaging
  • Snoring / physiopathology
  • Snoring / surgery
  • Snoring / therapy