Sleep Breathing Disorders’ Screening Among Children Approaching Orthodontic Evaluation: A Preliminary Study
Background: The orthodontist can play an important role in the early detection of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), aiding in the prevention of dentoskeletal complications and systemic issues. Early intervention supports proper pediatric development, emphasizing the need for SDB screening in orthodo...
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| description | Background: The orthodontist can play an important role in the early detection of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), aiding in the prevention of dentoskeletal complications and systemic issues. Early intervention supports proper pediatric development, emphasizing the need for SDB screening in orthodontics. SDB involves abnormal breathing during sleep, with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children presenting unique diagnostic challenges compared to adults. Aim: This study aimed to identify children at risk for SDB through a validated screening questionnaire during orthodontic evaluations. Methods: This prospective study recruited children under 12 years of age between July 2023 and July 2024. The Sleep Clinical Record was used to screen for SDB indicators. Results: Among the 48 participants (31 females, 17 males) aged 5–12 years, 69% were identified as being at risk for SDB. Risk factors included oral breathing, nasal obstruction, tonsillar hypertrophy, malocclusion, high Friedman scores, narrow palates, and positive Brouillette phenotypes, all showing significant correlations (<i>p</i> < 0.05). Conclusion: The findings underline the critical importance of early SDB screening in orthodontic settings. These preliminary results encourage further research on larger cohorts to refine diagnostic tools and interventions. Early recognition and management of SDB can significantly enhance systemic health and craniofacial outcomes in pediatric patients. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-1d052c2fad114139bb48238ab558470e2025-01-10T13:14:26ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172024-12-0115110110.3390/app15010101Sleep Breathing Disorders’ Screening Among Children Approaching Orthodontic Evaluation: A Preliminary StudyMarco Storari0Francesca Stramandinoli1Maurizio Ledda2Alberto Verlato3Alessio Verdecchia4Enrico Spinas5Department of Surgical Sciences, Postgraduate School in Orthodontics, University of Cagliari, 09124 Cagliari, ItalyDepartment of Surgical Sciences, Postgraduate School in Orthodontics, University of Cagliari, 09124 Cagliari, ItalyDepartment of Surgical Sciences, Postgraduate School in Orthodontics, University of Cagliari, 09124 Cagliari, ItalyRenal Unit, Department of Medicine, University Hospital of Verona, 37126 Verona, ItalyDepartment of Surgical Sciences, Postgraduate School in Orthodontics, University of Cagliari, 09124 Cagliari, ItalyDepartment of Surgical Sciences, Postgraduate School in Orthodontics, University of Cagliari, 09124 Cagliari, ItalyBackground: The orthodontist can play an important role in the early detection of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), aiding in the prevention of dentoskeletal complications and systemic issues. Early intervention supports proper pediatric development, emphasizing the need for SDB screening in orthodontics. SDB involves abnormal breathing during sleep, with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children presenting unique diagnostic challenges compared to adults. Aim: This study aimed to identify children at risk for SDB through a validated screening questionnaire during orthodontic evaluations. Methods: This prospective study recruited children under 12 years of age between July 2023 and July 2024. The Sleep Clinical Record was used to screen for SDB indicators. Results: Among the 48 participants (31 females, 17 males) aged 5–12 years, 69% were identified as being at risk for SDB. Risk factors included oral breathing, nasal obstruction, tonsillar hypertrophy, malocclusion, high Friedman scores, narrow palates, and positive Brouillette phenotypes, all showing significant correlations (<i>p</i> < 0.05). Conclusion: The findings underline the critical importance of early SDB screening in orthodontic settings. These preliminary results encourage further research on larger cohorts to refine diagnostic tools and interventions. Early recognition and management of SDB can significantly enhance systemic health and craniofacial outcomes in pediatric patients.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/1/101pediatric sleep breathing disorderspediatric sleep apneaattention deficit hyperactivity disorderorthodontics |
| spellingShingle | Marco Storari Francesca Stramandinoli Maurizio Ledda Alberto Verlato Alessio Verdecchia Enrico Spinas Sleep Breathing Disorders’ Screening Among Children Approaching Orthodontic Evaluation: A Preliminary Study Applied Sciences pediatric sleep breathing disorders pediatric sleep apnea attention deficit hyperactivity disorder orthodontics |
| title | Sleep Breathing Disorders’ Screening Among Children Approaching Orthodontic Evaluation: A Preliminary Study |
| title_full | Sleep Breathing Disorders’ Screening Among Children Approaching Orthodontic Evaluation: A Preliminary Study |
| title_fullStr | Sleep Breathing Disorders’ Screening Among Children Approaching Orthodontic Evaluation: A Preliminary Study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Sleep Breathing Disorders’ Screening Among Children Approaching Orthodontic Evaluation: A Preliminary Study |
| title_short | Sleep Breathing Disorders’ Screening Among Children Approaching Orthodontic Evaluation: A Preliminary Study |
| title_sort | sleep breathing disorders screening among children approaching orthodontic evaluation a preliminary study |
| topic | pediatric sleep breathing disorders pediatric sleep apnea attention deficit hyperactivity disorder orthodontics |
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