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VOL. 6, ISSUE 2 (2024)
Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea: A Pedodontist’s perspective on causes, consequences and care
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Roopa Maritammappa Holeyannavar, Apoorva S Kunder, Prashant Babaji, Shashibhushan K K, Pradeep M C
Abstract
Sleep is considered to be an important key
factor for the healthy growth and development of a child. Sleep disorders
usually impair a child’s sleep and can lead to negative consequences on the
general and dental health. In children, Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome is
reported to be the most common sleep disordered breathing. The enlargement of
the adenoids and tonsil tissues is considered to be the major cause of
pediatric OSA. Currently, Pedodontists play a pivotal role in the early
recognition, diagnosis and prompt treatment of OSA with the help of oral
appliance thereby referring the high risk patients for sleep assessment.
Inter-professional teamwork is very much essential to safeguard from long-term
consequences. The primary health care provider, sleep physician, sleep study
center, anesthesiologist, surgical team, pedodontist and caregivers effectively
provide the successful outcome for patients with OSA. Pedodontists must
identify the sleep issues and educate caregivers so as to communicate with the
specialists for further screening and treatment of pediatric OSA. Thus,
this review encompasses on etiology, clinical features, diagnosis, treatment,
complications and the role of a Pedodontist in treating OSA.
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How to cite this article:
Roopa Maritammappa Holeyannavar, Apoorva S Kunder, Prashant Babaji, Shashibhushan K K, Pradeep M C "Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea: A Pedodontist’s perspective on causes, consequences and care". International Journal of Dental Sciences, Vol 6, Issue 2, 2024, Pages 1-8
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