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Willershausen I, Kopp M, Scholz M, Ströbel A, Seidel CL, Paulsen F, Uder M, Gölz L, May MS. Feasibility of 3 Tesla MRI for the assessment of mid-palatal suture maturation: a retrospective pilot study. Odontology 2024:10.1007/s10266-024-00950-0. [PMID: 38758257 DOI: 10.1007/s10266-024-00950-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2024] [Accepted: 05/04/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024]
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The maxilla occupies a key position in dentofacial orthopaedics, since its transversal development can be directly influenced by orthodontic therapy. The maturation stages of the mid-palatal suture, which are obtained from cone-beam computed tomography images (CBCT), present an addition to clinical decision-making in transversal discrepancies of the upper jaw. In an endeavour to reduce ionizing radiation in adolescents and young adults, who are particularly susceptible to long term stochastic irradiation effects, we investigated the feasibility of 3 Tesla (3T) MRI in detecting the maturation stages of the mid-palatal suture. A collective of 30 patients aged 24-93 years with routine neck MRI at 3T, underwent an additional three-dimensional isotropic T1 weighted study sequence of the midface. Image evaluation was performed on axial, multi-planar formatted reconstructions of the dataset aligned to the midline axis of the palate, and curved reconstructions aligned to the concavity of the palate. Inverted images helped to achieve an image impression similar to the well-known CBCT appearance. All datasets were reviewed by three readers and mid-palatal maturation was scored twice according to Angelieri et al. Intra- and inter-rater agreement were evaluated to measure the robustness of the images for clinical evaluation. 3T MRI deemed reliable for the assessment of mid-palatal suture maturation and hence for the appraisal of the hard palate and its adjacent sutures. The data of this pilot study display the feasibility of non-ionizing cross-sectional MRI for the determination of sutural maturation stages. These findings underline the potential of MRI for orthodontic treatment planning, further contributing to the avoidance of unnecessary radiation doses.
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- Ines Willershausen
- Department of Orthodontics and Orofacial Orthopedics, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany.
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- Institute of Radiology, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Institute of Functional and Clinical Anatomy, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Center for Clinical Studies (CCS), Medical Faculty, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, University Hospital Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Orthodontics and Orofacial Orthopedics, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Institute of Functional and Clinical Anatomy, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Institute of Radiology, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Orthodontics and Orofacial Orthopedics, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Institute of Radiology, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany
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Ronsivalle V, Leonardi R, Lagravere M, Flores-Mir C, Grippaudo C, Alessandri Bonetti G, Lo Giudice A. Medium-term effects of rapid maxillary expansion on nasal cavity and pharyngeal airway volumes considering age as a factor: A retrospective study. J Dent 2024; 144:104934. [PMID: 38461886 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2024.104934] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2023] [Revised: 03/06/2024] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES The medium-term effects of rapid maxillary expansion (RME) on nasal cavity (NC) and upper airway (UA) dimensions based on chronological age are still unclear. This retrospective study evaluated the medium-term changes occurring in the NC and pharyngeal airways (PA) after RME in two distinct age-based cohorts of patients. METHODS This retrospective study included 48 subjects who underwent RME grouped in two cohorts: a 6-9-year-old group (EEG group: early expansion group - 25 subjects) and an 11-14-year-old group (LEG group: late expansion group - 23 subjects). NC and PA volumes were analyzed from CBCT imaging segmentation before RME (T0) and twelve months after RME (T1). The amount of maxillary expansion (PW) and minimal cross-sectional area (CSmin) were also considered. RESULTS All PAs' volumetric sub-regions, CSmin and PW showed a significant volumetric increment (p < 0.05). Inter-group comparisons showed significant differences (p < 0.05) for nasopharynx and CSmin parameters (p < 0.05), while no significant changes were recorded for the other UA's sub-regions and PW (p > 0.05). According to a deviation analysis, part of the UA increase (more marked for the nasopharynx area) may have occurred due to reduced adenotonsillar tissues, which were larger in the EEG group. CONCLUSIONS Twelve months after treatment, clinicians should not expect changes in the UAs dimensions to be solely related to treatment effects of RME; instead, normal craniofacial growth changes and spontaneous regression of the adenotonsillar tissue could represent the most significant factors influencing UAs changes. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE From the clinical perspective, the results of the present study encourage caution when considering the therapeutic effects of RME on airways dimensions.
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- Vincenzo Ronsivalle
- Department of General Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties, Section of Oral Surgery, University of Catania, Policlinico Universitario "Gaspare Rodolico - San Marco", Via Santa Sofia 78, 95123, Catania, Italy.
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- Department of General Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties, Section of Orthodontics, University of Catania, Policlinico Universitario "Gaspare Rodolico - San Marco", Via Santa Sofia 78, 95123, Catania, Italy
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- Orthodontic Graduate Program, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Orthodontic Graduate Program, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Orthodontic Graduate Program, University of Roma Cattolica - Sacro Cuore
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- Department of General Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties, Section of Orthodontics, University of Catania, Policlinico Universitario "Gaspare Rodolico - San Marco", Via Santa Sofia 78, 95123, Catania, Italy
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Yu M, Ma Y, Xu Y, Bai J, Lu Y, Han F, Gao X. Orthodontic appliances for the treatment of pediatric obstructive sleep apnea: A systematic review and network meta-analysis. Sleep Med Rev 2023; 72:101855. [PMID: 37820534 DOI: 10.1016/j.smrv.2023.101855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2023] [Revised: 09/12/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/13/2023]
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This systematic review and network meta-analysis aims to preliminarily investigate the efficacy of different orthodontic appliances for the treatment of pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Electronic databases were systematically searched. Randomized and non-randomized controlled trials with patients <18 y treated with either mandibular advancement appliance (MAA), rapid maxillary expansion (RME), or myofunctional therapy (MFT) were included. A network meta-analysis using multivariate random effects was conducted to estimate pooled differences using the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) as the main outcome. Eleven studies (595 patients) were included in the analysis. Compared with control, MAA was associated with significant reductions in AHI of -2.18/h (95%CI -3.48 to -0.89, p = 0.001). Combined treatment of RME + adenotonsillectomy (AT) and RME + MAA showed a significant decrease in AHI, with -5.13/h (95%CI -7.50 to -2.76, p < 0.0001) and -3.79 (95%CI -5.21 to -2.37, p < 0.0001), respectively. MFT was associated with a -2.45/h (95%CI -4.76 to -0.14, p = 0.038) decrease in AHI. However, RME alone was not associated with significant AHI reduction (0.02, 95%CI -1.72 to 1.75, p = 0.985). The heterogeneity of the network meta-analysis was I2 = 32.6%. Limited evidence indicated that MAA (alone or combined with RME) and RME + AT were associated with benefits for pediatric patients with OSA. This study could not find convincing evidence of a significant benefit of other orthodontic appliances over control.
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- Min Yu
- Department of Orthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, No. 22 Zhongguancun South Avenue, Haidian District, Beijing, 100081, PR China; Center for Oral Therapy of Sleep Apnea, Peking University Hospital of Stomatology, No. 22 Zhongguancun South Avenue, Haidian District, Beijing, 100081, PR China; National Center for Stomatology, No. 22 Zhongguancun South Avenue, Haidian District, Beijing, 100081, PR China
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- Department of Stomatology, Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 8 Gongren Tiyuchang Nanlu, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100020, PR China
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- Department of Orthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, No. 22 Zhongguancun South Avenue, Haidian District, Beijing, 100081, PR China; Center for Oral Therapy of Sleep Apnea, Peking University Hospital of Stomatology, No. 22 Zhongguancun South Avenue, Haidian District, Beijing, 100081, PR China; National Center for Stomatology, No. 22 Zhongguancun South Avenue, Haidian District, Beijing, 100081, PR China
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- Department of Orthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, No. 22 Zhongguancun South Avenue, Haidian District, Beijing, 100081, PR China; Center for Oral Therapy of Sleep Apnea, Peking University Hospital of Stomatology, No. 22 Zhongguancun South Avenue, Haidian District, Beijing, 100081, PR China; National Center for Stomatology, No. 22 Zhongguancun South Avenue, Haidian District, Beijing, 100081, PR China
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- Department of Orthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, No. 22 Zhongguancun South Avenue, Haidian District, Beijing, 100081, PR China; Center for Oral Therapy of Sleep Apnea, Peking University Hospital of Stomatology, No. 22 Zhongguancun South Avenue, Haidian District, Beijing, 100081, PR China; National Center for Stomatology, No. 22 Zhongguancun South Avenue, Haidian District, Beijing, 100081, PR China
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- Sleep Division, Peking University People's Hospital, No. 11 Xizhimen South Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100044, PR China.
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- Department of Orthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, No. 22 Zhongguancun South Avenue, Haidian District, Beijing, 100081, PR China; Center for Oral Therapy of Sleep Apnea, Peking University Hospital of Stomatology, No. 22 Zhongguancun South Avenue, Haidian District, Beijing, 100081, PR China; National Center for Stomatology, No. 22 Zhongguancun South Avenue, Haidian District, Beijing, 100081, PR China.
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Ergenekon AP, Gokdemir Y, Ersu R. Medical Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children. J Clin Med 2023; 12:5022. [PMID: 37568423 PMCID: PMC10419369 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12155022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2023] [Revised: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is characterized by recurrent complete or partial obstruction of the upper airway. The prevalence is 1-4% in children aged between 2 and 8 years and rising due to the increase in obesity rates in children. Although persistent OSA following adenotonsillectomy is usually associated with obesity and underlying complex disorders, it can also affect otherwise healthy children. Medical treatment strategies are frequently required when adenotonsillectomy is not indicated in children with OSA or if OSA is persistent following adenotonsillectomy. Positive airway pressure treatment is a very effective modality for persistent OSA in childhood; however, adherence rates are low. The aim of this review article is to summarize medical treatment options for OSA in children.
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- Almala Pinar Ergenekon
- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, 34890 Istanbul, Turkey; (A.P.E.); (Y.G.)
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, 34890 Istanbul, Turkey; (A.P.E.); (Y.G.)
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- Division of Respirology, Department of Pediatrics, Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5, Canada
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Zreaqat M, Hassan R, Samsudin R, Alforaidi S. Effects of Twin-Block Appliance Therapy on Urinary Leukotriene E4 and Serum C-Reactive Protein Levels in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Children with Class II Malocclusion and Mandibular Retrognathia: A Prospective Longitudinal Study. Indian J Pediatr 2023; 90:729. [PMID: 37261707 DOI: 10.1007/s12098-023-04601-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2022] [Accepted: 04/03/2023] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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- Maen Zreaqat
- Department of Orthodontics, School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, 16150, Malaysia
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- Department of Orthodontics, School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, 16150, Malaysia
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- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, 16150, Malaysia
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- Department of Pediatrics and Orthodontics, Dental School, Taiba University, Medina, Saudi Arabia
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Fernández-Barriales M, Lafuente-Ibáñez de Mendoza I, Alonso-Fernández Pacheco JJ, Aguirre-Urizar JM. Rapid maxillary expansion in paediatric obstructive sleep apnoea. THE LANCET. RESPIRATORY MEDICINE 2023; 11:e45. [PMID: 37080228 DOI: 10.1016/s2213-2600(23)00099-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2023] [Revised: 02/08/2023] [Accepted: 02/10/2023] [Indexed: 04/22/2023]
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- Marcos Fernández-Barriales
- Bioaraba, Grupo de Investigación en Apneas y Trastornos del Sueño, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain; Hospital Universitario Araba, Servicio de Cirugía Oral y Maxilofacial, 01004 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain; Hospital Universitario Araba, Unidad Funcional de Sueño, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain; Departamento de Cirugía, Medicina Física y Radiología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad del País Vasco (UPV-EHU), Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain.
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- Departamento de Estomatología II, Facultad de Odontología, Universidad del País Vasco (UPV/EHU), Vizcaya, Spain
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Bucci R, Rongo R, Zunino B, Michelotti A, Bucci P, Alessandri-Bonetti G, Incerti-Parenti S, D'Antò V. Effect of orthopedic and functional orthodontic treatment in children with obstructive sleep apnea: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Sleep Med Rev 2023; 67:101730. [PMID: 36525781 DOI: 10.1016/j.smrv.2022.101730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2022] [Revised: 11/26/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Orthodontic treatment is suggested in growing individuals to correct transverse maxillary deficiency and mandibular retrusion. Since, as a secondary effect, these orthodontic procedures may improve pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), this systematic review assessed their effects on apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) and oxygen saturation (SaO2). Twenty-five (25) manuscripts were included for qualitative synthesis, 19 were selected for quantitative synthesis. Five interventions were analyzed: rapid maxillary expansion (RME, 15 studies), mandibular advancement (MAA, five studies), myofunctional therapy (MT, four studies), and RME combined with MAA (one study). RME produced a significant AHI reduction and minimum SaO2 increase immediately after active treatment, at six and 12 months from baseline. A significant AHI reduction was also observed six and 12 months after the beginning of MAA treatment. MT showed positive effects, with different protocols. In this systematic review and meta-analysis of data from mainly uncontrolled studies, interceptive orthodontic treatments showed overall favorable effects on respiratory outcomes in pediatric OSA. However, due to the low to very low level of the body evidence, this treatment cannot be suggested as elective for OSA treatment. An orthodontic indication is needed to support this therapy and a careful monitoring is required to ensure positive improvement in OSA parameters.
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- Rosaria Bucci
- Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive Sciences and Oral Sciences, Section of Orthodontics and Temporomandibular Disorders, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive Sciences and Oral Sciences, Section of Orthodontics and Temporomandibular Disorders, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive Sciences and Oral Sciences, Section of Orthodontics and Temporomandibular Disorders, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive Sciences and Oral Sciences, Section of Orthodontics and Temporomandibular Disorders, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Public Health, Section of Hygiene, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences (DIBINEM), Section of Orthodontics and Sleep Dentistry, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
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- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences (DIBINEM), Section of Orthodontics and Sleep Dentistry, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive Sciences and Oral Sciences, Section of Orthodontics and Temporomandibular Disorders, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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Xie B, Zhang L, Lu Y. The role of rapid maxillary expansion in pediatric obstructive sleep apnea: Efficacy, mechanism and multidisciplinary collaboration. Sleep Med Rev 2023; 67:101733. [PMID: 36566679 DOI: 10.1016/j.smrv.2022.101733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2022] [Revised: 11/17/2022] [Accepted: 11/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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This review aims to provide current knowledge about the efficacy, mechanism, and multidisciplinary collaboration of rapid maxillary expansion (RME) treatment in pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). OSA is a chronic disease characterized by progressively increasing upper airway resistance, with various symptoms and signs. Increasingly the evidence indicates that RME is a non-invasive and effective therapy option for children with OSA. Besides, the therapeutic mechanism of RME includes increasing upper airway volume, reducing nasal resistance, and changing tongue posture. Recent clinical researches and case reports also show that a multidisciplinary approach improves sleep-disordered breathing in children. Applied with adenotonsillectomy, mandibular advancement, continuous positive airway pressure, and comprehensive orthodontic treatment, RME can be more effective in recurrent or residual OSA.
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- Bintao Xie
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Oral Health Research, China; Hunan Clinical Research Center of Oral Major Diseases and Oral Health, China; Xiangya Stomatological Hospital & Xiangya School of Stomatology, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, China
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Oral Health Research, China; Hunan Clinical Research Center of Oral Major Diseases and Oral Health, China; Xiangya Stomatological Hospital & Xiangya School of Stomatology, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, China
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Oral Health Research, China; Hunan Clinical Research Center of Oral Major Diseases and Oral Health, China; Xiangya Stomatological Hospital & Xiangya School of Stomatology, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, China.
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Rapid Maxillary Expansion (RME): An Otolaryngologic Perspective. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11175243. [PMID: 36079172 PMCID: PMC9457357 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11175243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2022] [Revised: 08/22/2022] [Accepted: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background. To evaluate the possible effects of Rapid Maxillary Expansion (RME), such as nasal breathing problems, middle ear function, Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) in the otolaryngology field. RME has already been introduced in orthodontics to expand the maxilla of young patients affected by transversal maxillary constriction. Methods. A literature search was performed using different databases (Medline/PubMed, EMBASE, and CINAHL), from May 2005 to November 2021, according to the PRISMA guidelines. Results. The application of RME in children has shown good results on nasal function, reducing nasal resistances, independently from a previous adenotonsillectomy. These results are not only related to the increasing of nasal transverse diameters and volume, but also to the stiffening of airway muscles, enabling the nasal filtrum function and avoiding mouth opening, thereby decreasing respiratory infections. Positive effects have also been reported for the treatment of conductive hearing loss and of OSA, with the reduction of Apnea Hypopnea Index (AHI), possibly due to (i) an increased pharyngeal dimensions, (ii) a new tongue posture, and (iii) reduced nasal respiratory problems. Conclusions. Otolaryngologists should be aware of the indications and benefits of the RME treatment, considering its possible multiple beneficial effects.
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Fernández-Barriales M, Lafuente-Ibáñez de Mendoza I, Alonso-Fernández Pacheco JJ, Aguirre-Urizar JM. Rapid maxillary expansion versus watchful waiting in pediatric OSA: a systematic review. Sleep Med Rev 2022; 62:101609. [DOI: 10.1016/j.smrv.2022.101609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2021] [Revised: 01/15/2022] [Accepted: 02/04/2022] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Damian A, Gozal D. Innovations in the Treatment of Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2022; 1384:339-350. [PMID: 36217094 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-06413-5_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Obstructive sleep apnea affects a large proportion of otherwise healthy children in the context of interactions between craniofacial elements, adenotonsillar hypertrophy and other anatomical factors, and neuromuscular reflexes of the upper airway. In light of the adverse consequences of sleep apnea, it is important not only to proceed with early diagnosis but also to implement adequate treatment that is guided by the pathophysiological determinants of the disease in each child. Here, we will describe the current standard of care approaches to the treatment of pediatric obstructive sleep apnea, and will also explore novel management strategies that should enable more personalized therapy in the near future.
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- Allan Damian
- Department of Neurology, University of Missouri School of Medicine, Columbia, MO, USA
- Comprehensive Sleep Medicine Program, University of Missouri School of Medicine, Columbia, MO, USA
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- Comprehensive Sleep Medicine Program, University of Missouri School of Medicine, Columbia, MO, USA.
- Department of Child Health and the Child Health Research Institute, University of Missouri School of Medicine, Columbia, MO, USA.
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Koskela A, Neittaanmäki A, Rönnberg K, Palotie A, Ripatti S, Palotie T. The relation of severe malocclusion to patients' mental and behavioral disorders, growth, and speech problems. Eur J Orthod 2021; 43:159-164. [PMID: 32346736 PMCID: PMC8023373 DOI: 10.1093/ejo/cjaa028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Background Severe malocclusions appear in up to 20 per cent of the population. Many neuropsychiatric diseases are likely to have a neurodevelopmental, partially genetic background with their origins as early as fetal life. However, the possible relationship between neurodevelopmental disorders and severe malocclusions is unclear. The aim of this study was in a population-based setting (270 000 inhabitants) to investigate whether patients with severe malocclusions have more mental and behavioural disorders and growth or speech problems than controls without severe malocclusion. Material and Methods The study group consisted of patients from the Espoo Health Care Center, Finland, born in year 2000, who were retrospectively screened for their medical and dental records, including their possible mental and behavioural disorders (i.e. attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Asperger’s syndrome, autism, mood disorder, or broadly defined behavioural abnormalities, learning problems, mental disorders, sleep disturbances, anxiety symptoms, depressive symptoms, and eating-related symptoms) and their need of orthodontic treatment according to the Treatment Priority Index (TPI). The study group consisted of a severe malocclusion group (n =1008; TPI 8–10) and a control group (n = 1068) with no severe malocclusion (TPI 0–7). Results Patients with severe mandibular retrognatia (P < 0.000), lip incompetence (P = 0.006), or neurodevelopmental disorders (mental and behavioural; P = 0.002) were found to have significantly more speech problems than the controls. The patients with severe malocclusions were leaner, that is, body mass index (kg/m2) <17, underweight; 17–25, normal weight; >25, overweight) than controls (P = 0.003), and underweight patients had a significant association with retrognathic maxilla (P < 0.000) compared to normal or overweight patients. No significant relationship between neurodevelopmental disorders and severe malocclusions, that is, retrognatia of maxilla, hypodontia, and severe dental crowding was observed. Conclusion Our results indicate that patients with severe mandibular retrognatia, lip incompetence, or neurodevelopmental disorders were found to have significantly more speech problems than controls. During orthodontic treatment of patients with severe malocclusion, special attention should be paid to patients with severe mandibular retrognatia, lip incompetence, and speech problems to detect signs of possible neurodevelopmental disorders and record if potential follow-up measures are in place.
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- Anu Koskela
- Oral Health Care, Espoo Health Care Center, University of Helsinki, Finland
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- Oral Health Care, Espoo Health Care Center, University of Helsinki, Finland
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- Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland, Helsinki Institute of Life Science, University of Helsinki, Finland
- Analytic and Translational Genetics Unit, Department of Medicine, Department of Neurology and Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, USA
- Stanley Center for Psychiatric Research, Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland, Helsinki Institute of Life Science, University of Helsinki, Finland
- Analytic and Translational Genetics Unit, Department of Medicine, Department of Neurology and Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, USA
- Stanley Center for Psychiatric Research, Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- Orthodontics, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Diseases, Clinicum, Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki, Finland
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Diseases, Helsinki University Hospital, Finland
- Correspondence to: Tuula Palotie, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Diseases, Helsinki University Hospital, P.O. Box 263, FI-00029 HUS, Helsinki, Finland. E-mail:
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Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis of Nasal Airway Changes after Treatment with C-Expander. Appl Bionics Biomech 2021; 2021:8874833. [PMID: 33868456 PMCID: PMC8032540 DOI: 10.1155/2021/8874833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2020] [Revised: 03/10/2021] [Accepted: 03/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The use of the C-expander is an effective treatment modality for maxillary skeletal deficiencies which can cause ailments and significantly reduce life expectancy in late adolescents and young adults. However, the morphological and dynamic effects on the nasal airway have not been reported. The main goal of this study was to evaluate the nasal airway changes after the implementation of a C-expander. A sample of nine patients (8 females, 1 male, age range from 15 to 29 years) was included. The morphology parameters and nasal airway ventilation parameters of pretreatment and posttreatment were measured. All study data were normally distributed. A paired t-test was used to evaluate the changes before and after treatment. After expansion, the mean and standard deviation values of intercanine maxillary width (CMW) and intermolar maxillary width (MMW) increased from 35.75 ± 2.48 mm and 54.20 ± 3.17 mm to 37.87 ± 2.26 mm (P < 0.05) and 56.65 ± 3.10 mm (P < 0.05), respectively. The nasal cavity volume increased from 20320.00 ± 3468.25 mm3 to 23134.70 ± 3918.84 mm3 (P < 0.05). The nasal pressure drop decreased from 36.34 ± 3.99 Pa to 30.70 ± 3.17 Pa (P < 0.05), while the value of the maximum velocity decreased from 6.50 ± 0.31 m/s to 5.85 ± 0.37 m/s (P < 0.05). Nasal resistance dropped remarkably from 0.16 ± 0.14 Pa/ml/s to 0.08 ± 0.06 Pa/ml/s (P < 0.05). The use of C-expander can effectively broaden the area and volume of the nasal airway, having a positive effect in the reduction of nasal resistance and improvement of nasal airway ventilation. For patients suffering from maxillary width deficiency and respiratory disorders, a C-expander may be an alternative method to treat the disease.
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Kim SJ, Ahn HW, Kim SW. Advanced interdisciplinary treatment protocol for pediatric obstructive sleep apnea including medical, surgical, and orthodontic care: a narrative review. Cranio 2020; 41:274-286. [PMID: 33092497 DOI: 10.1080/08869634.2020.1839722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To suggest an updated interdisciplinary treatment protocol for pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (POSA) based on the integration of craniofacial growth modification into medical and surgical sleep practice. METHODS PubMed, Scopus, and Cochrane library were searched up to February 2020 using keywords. Among 184 articles, 80 studies were finally included. An integrated treatment protocol for POSA encompassing craniofacial skeletal management as well as medical and surgical care was attempted. RESULTS A differential diagnostic workflow for identifying the phenotype of POSA was suggested, and a phenotype-based treatment protocol for POSA was proposed. Despite the lack of high level of evidence, timely skeletal growth modification in three dimensions using craniofacial growth potential could be valuable treatment for upper airway development in POSA patients with craniofacial phenotypic cause. CONCLUSION A novel precision treatment protocol will advance clinicians to determine the primary option or to apply the combined strategy for POSA patients.
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- Su-Jung Kim
- Department of Orthodontics, Kyung Hee University School of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthodontics, Kyung Hee University School of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, School of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea
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Marino A, Nota A, Caruso S, Gatto R, Malagola C, Tecco S. Obstructive sleep apnea severity and dental arches dimensions in children with late primary dentition: An observational study. Cranio 2019; 39:225-230. [PMID: 31238802 DOI: 10.1080/08869634.2019.1635296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the dimensions of the upper and lower arches in children affected by OSAS with different levels of severity of obstruction.Methods: Twenty-seven Caucasian children (14 males, 13 females; mean age 6, range 5.2-6.1 years) with a diagnosis of OSAS determined by polysomnography were enrolled in this study. The dimensions of both dental arches were measured, and the data were compared among children affected by severe, moderate, and mild OSAS.Results: Statistically significant differences among the three groups revealed that children with severe OSAS had the highest values of upper intercanine and intermolar distances in the sample.Discussion: A severe OSAS grade (AHI > 10) is associated with statistically significantly higher upper intercanine and intermolar distances compared with mild and moderate grades. An early approach to OSAS in children with late primary dentition is auspicated in order to prevent an influence on dental arches growth.
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- Alessandra Marino
- Faculty of Psychology and Medicine, La Sapienza University, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Dental School, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University and IRCCS San Raffaele, Milan, Italy.,Department MeSVA, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Department MeSVA, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Department MeSVA, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Faculty of Psychology and Medicine, La Sapienza University, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Dental School, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University and IRCCS San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
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Stark TR, Pozo-Alonso M, Daniels R, Camacho M. Pediatric Considerations for Dental Sleep Medicine. Sleep Med Clin 2018; 13:531-548. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jsmc.2018.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Tan HL, Kheirandish-Gozal L, Gozal D. Adenotonsillectomy in Pediatric OSA: Time to Look Elsewhere. CURRENT SLEEP MEDICINE REPORTS 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s40675-018-0122-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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