Review Article
Year: 2019 | Month: April | Volume: 6 | Issue: 4 | Pages: 61-66
Obstructive Sleep Apnea: An Overview on Features, Diagnosis & Orthodontic Management
Dr. Vini Akanksha Jai1, Dr. Vaibhav Khare2, Dr. CH. Sudheer Kumar3, Dr. Renuka B1, Dr. AtulVasan1
1Post Graduate Student, Dept. of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Triveni Institute of Dental Sciences Hospital & Research Centre, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh.
2Reader, Dept. of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Triveni Institute of Dental Sciences Hospital & Research Centre, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh.
3Professor & Head of Department, Dept. of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Triveni Institute of Dental Sciences Hospital & Research Centre, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh.
Corresponding Author: Dr. Vini Akanksha Jai
ABSTRACT
Obstructive sleep apnea is a chronic respiratory disorder characterized by repetitive episodes of upper airway obstruction. It is caused by various anatomic and physiological factors such as those related to muscle tone, small mandible, obesity, alcohol etc. With the increasing awareness of sleep apnea among the individuals now-a-days, it becomes important for an Orthodontist to have a thorough knowledge about the signs and symptoms of the condition and its management. This article brings about a brief review of few basic aspects of this disorder, diagnosis and treatment modalities.
Key words: OSA, Orthodontics, Mandibular advancement devices
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