Variants of craniofacial dysmorphism orthodontic correction in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome
The method of craniofacial dysmorphism (CFD) diagnostics in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) was developed. 168 patients with OSAS were examined. Mean age was 45.4 years. Different types of CFD were revealed in 101 cases (60.1%). Men dominated among the observed subjects (71.3%). All patients with CFD were referred to orthodontist consultation. The presence of such CFD types as mandibular prognathism or retrognathism, underdevelopment, maxillary retroposition or prominention, lack of vertical facial dimensions require orthodontic treatment of patients with OSAS. Moderate or severe OSAS degrees prevail in patients with CFD.