Crossbite Teeth
Conditions
Brief summary
Correlation Between Posterior Crossbite and Risk of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Detailed description
Understanding the correlation between posterior crossbite and OSA risk is essential for early detection and prevention. Pediatric dentists and orthodontists are uniquely positioned to identify craniofacial risk factors and initiate early intervention. Screening tools such as OSA-18 can help identify children at risk and facilitate timely referral for multidisciplinary management. Furthermore, evaluating this association will contribute to improving clinical decision-making and patient outcomes. Aim of study: To assess the correlation between posterior crossbite and the risk of obstructive sleep apnea in children using the OSA-18 questionnaire.
Interventions
OTHERComparator
Patients without posterior crossbite, or Normative OSA-18 scores / low-risk groups
OTHERInterventions
Screening using the OSA-18 (Obstructive Sleep Apnea-18) questionnaire
Sponsors
October University for Modern Sciences and Arts
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
6 Years to 12 Years
Inclusion criteria
* Children in mixed dentition stage aged 6-12 years * Presence of posterior crossbite
Exclusion criteria
* Syndromic patients * Previous orthodontic treatment * Chronic respiratory or neurological disorders Matching criteria and allocation ratio
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Risk or presence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) based on OSA-18 scores | 2 months | questionnaire |
Contacts
CONTACTMarwa A. Salmoon, Ph.D
STUDY_DIRECTORSally M Mosallam, Master Degree
MSA University
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORAhmed Ayman
MSA University
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORMohamed Hesham
MSA University
Outcome results
None listed