Journal of Sleep Disorders & Therapy
Open Access
ISSN: 2167-0277
ISSN: 2167-0277
Department of Health Sciences, University of Utah, 201 Presidents' Cir, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA
Research Article
Effectiveness of Early Intervention with a Monobloc Oral Appliance in Reducing Symptoms of Breathing Disorders at Sleep in Children with Dentofacial Anomalies Ages 5-12: A Retrospective, Multicenter Analysis
Author(s): Karen Parker Davidson*, Corby Dixon, Zach Wilde and Toshi Hart
Objective and background: We aim to determine how early intervention of an MOA for dentofacial anomalies improves qualitative scores of Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB) in school-aged children ages 5-12.
Methods: A review of historical secondary data was conducted from 1001 Sleep, Breathing and Habit Questionnaire of children ages 5-12 diagnosed with SDB in treatment with an MOA. A total of 44 sets of questionnaire scores met the inclusion criteria for the retrospective review. Eleven SDB symptom scores were reviewed at three endpoints: Initial, 2-6 months (SG1), and 7+ months (SG2).
Results: A total of 44 patient-directed sleep and breathing questionnaires from children ages 5 to 12 (female 55% (n=24), male 45% (n=20), mean age 7.54 years, ± 1.89) in treatment with an MOA for dentofacial anomalies reporting.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2167-0277.23.12.446