Preeti Goudar¹, Udita Majithia²

The Quadrant 2(3):10-19

How to cite: Goudar P., Majithia U. Pediatric Dentists as Gatekeepers for Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Narrative Review – Part 2 The Quadrant. 2024;2(3):10-19.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13709704

ABSTRACT

The first part of this review on Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea (POSA) explored key literature published on the topic between 1980 to 2014. It reviewed the etiological factors, symptoms, diagnosis, clinical examination, and treatment options of POSA. The second part of this review is an update on the topic, wherein literature published between 2015 to 2023 on POSA is explored to give the reader an insight to updated diagnostic and screening tools, commonly observed craniofacial features, management protocols, and post-treatment changes that are seen in children.

Keywords: Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Sleep Disordered Breathing, Pediatric Dentistry, Myofunctional Therapy

HIGHLIGHTS

• Emphasises on the pediatric aspect of obstructive sleep apnea

• Provides an update of literature in diagnosing and managing POSA.

CORRESPONDING AUTHOR AFFILIATIONS

¹Private Practitioner, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

²Department of Pediatrics & Preventive Dentistry, College of Dental Sciences & Research Centre, Ahmedabad, India

Received: 07th June 2023

Accepted: 11th September 2023

Published: 02nd May 2024

Pediatric Dentists as gatekeepers for Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Narrative Review - Part 2