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Prevalence of Altered Craniofacial Morphology in Children With OSA

open access: yesJournal of Sleep Research, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) affect a significant percentage of children. Recent studies have suggested that altered craniofacial morphology may contribute to the multifactorial pathophysiology of OSA. This study aims to determine the prevalence of craniofacial abnormalities and malocclusion in children referred for ...
Nelly Huynh   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

Forensic skeletal and molecular anthropology face to face: Combining expertise for identification of human remains

open access: yesAnnals of the New York Academy of Sciences, EarlyView.
Forensic anthropology has grown into a vital discipline for the identification of human remains when conventional methods fail. Molecular anthropologists, skilled in analyzing degraded DNA, can significantly aid in identification and profiling. This review emphasizes the importance of collaboration between these fields, showcasing how their combined ...
Elena Pilli   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effect of Maxillary Expansion and Protraction in Class III Children on Quality of Life, Dentofacial and Upper Airway Characteristics: A Controlled Clinical Trial

open access: yesOrthodontics &Craniofacial Research, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To explore the relationship between early dentofacial orthopaedic treatment, improvement in the width of oropharynx and nasopharynx, and quality of life. Materials and Methods Thirty‐three prepubertal children with skeletal Class III (median age 9 years; 56% females) received treatment with a maxillary expander and facemask.
Stjepan Spalj   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Low Tongue Posture Improvement Effect of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy Comprehensive Study of Nasal Ventilation Condition Using Computational Fluid Dynamics and Dental Arch Morphology

open access: yesOrthodontics &Craniofacial Research, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives Oral myofunctional therapy (OMFT) has been proposed as a potential treatment for improving low tongue posture (LTP) and alleviating obstructive sleep apnea. However, its effectiveness remains uncertain. This study aimed to quantify the effects of OMFT on LTP.
Kei Maeo   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

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