Abstract

GARCIA MENENDEZ, Michele; CUSPINEDA BRAVO, Elena  and  VALIENTE ZALDIVAR, Carolina. Sleep Apnea Hypopnea Syndrome: leading role of the orthodontist. Rev haban cienc méd [online]. 2014, vol.13, n.2, pp. 207-218. ISSN 1729-519X.

Introduction: Sleep Apnea Hypopnea Syndrome is the most serious entity between sleep disordered breathing. It affects both children and adults, often being undervalued both clinical and social consequences. Objective: to describe the basic features of the syndrome and the relationship that the specialty of orthodontics and therapeutic offers. Material and Methods: a literature review is conducted in automated databases systems of MEDLINE, PubMed, Hinari and Google. Results: the Sleep Apnea Hypopnea Syndrome bring associated a considerable decrease in quality of life with progressive deterioration of the patient's health and affects considerably the maxillofacial development and general physical development of children. Its diagnosis and treatment must be performed by a multidisciplinary team where the orthodontist plays a decisive role. A thorough examination and cephalometry analysis of the upper airways allow early detection of their possible existence and severity. The use of intraoral appliances is a generalized therapeutic around the world for their effectiveness, economy and good tolerance. Conclusions: the orthodontist must have full knowledge of existing diagnostic tools and the variety of treatments available to them. Although he can not diagnose or treat the syndrome alone, should be an active part of the multidisciplinary team that provides care to these patients and should be in possession of the knowledge and means to take responsibility therapeutic.

Keywords : sleep; apnea; hypopnea; mandibular advancing.

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