Description

Obstructive Sleep Apnea is a health and life threatening condition affecting adults and children. Current evidence suggests that certain types of craniofacial morphology such as maxillary and mandibular deficiencies predispose to OSA. Therefore, early orthopedic dento-skeletal maxillary and mandibular development may be critical treatment modality in resolving and preventing OSA. This lecture will discuss current evidence and future vision for orthodontic profession taking the lead in management of this serious medical condition.

Learning Objectives:

• Recognize types of craniofacial morphology predisposing to OSA with the aid of CBCT imaging.
• Recognize treatment and prevention modalities in addressing OSA in pediatric and adult patients.
• Discuss and analyze current literature on OSA.

Speaker(s):

• Marianna Evans, DMD, CertOrtho, CertPerio