Year: 2025
Type: editorial
Abstract: The correlation between the upper airway and malocclusion is still a controversial issue. Craniofacial abnormalities and dental malocclusions, such as mandibular retrusion, maxillary constriction, and vertical skeletal discrepancies, are strongly associated with reduced airway patency and increased pharyngeal collapsibility. This relationship underscores the importance of evaluating craniofacial morphology in both the diagnosis and management of OSAS. Treatment aims not only to reduce apneic events and improve sleep quality but also to restore normal breathing dynamics and prevent long-term cardiovascular, metabolic, and neurocognitive complications. Achieving these goals requires a multidisciplinary approach that integrates orthodontics, surgery, otolaryngology, and sleep medicine to provide effective and long-term outcomes.
Source: Frontiers in Oral Health
Institutions: University of Foggia, University of L'Aquila
Language: English
Subfield: Orthodontics
Field: Dentistry
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $3,077
OpenAlex ID: W4417024284