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Sleep-related breathing disorders in young orthodontic patients

Hadas Orbach1, Alon Wexler1, Ariel Orbach2

  • 1Department of Orthodontics, Hadassah Medical Center, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel.

American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics : Official Publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, Its Constituent Societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics
|October 2, 2022
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Ten percent of young orthodontic patients show high risk for sleep-related breathing disorders (SRBD). Boys are at higher risk for SRBD than girls, necessitating early screening in orthodontic care.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Sleep Medicine
  • Orthodontics
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Sleep-related breathing disorders (SRBD) involve prolonged upper airway obstruction during sleep.
  • SRBD prevalence in pediatric orthodontic populations is not well-established.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the frequency of SRBD risk in young orthodontic patients in Israel.
  • To identify demographic factors associated with SRBD risk in this population.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 309 children (aged 6-17) attending an orthodontic clinic was evaluated.
  • Validated Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire administered to parents to assess SRBD risk.

Main Results:

  • 10% of the study group were identified as high-risk for SRBD.
  • Male patients exhibited a higher risk for SRBD and at a younger age compared to females.
  • Post-adenotonsillectomy, 50% of boys remained high-risk for SRBD, while girls showed low risk.

Conclusions:

  • A significant proportion (10%) of pediatric orthodontic patients are at high risk for SRBD.
  • Early screening for SRBD in orthodontic patients is recommended, with particular attention to young males.
  • Referral of high-risk individuals for medical evaluation and treatment is crucial for managing SRBD.
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