Premolar Extractions for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children With Overjet

Description

This research aims to provide pediatric patients with polysomnography (a sleep study) before and after orthodontic treatment to determine if the extraction of upper premolars for treating excessive overjet results in an increase of the AHI (Apnea Hypopnea Index) compared to similar patients treated without upper premolar extractions.

Conditions

Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Malocclusion

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Study overview

This research aims to provide pediatric patients with polysomnography (a sleep study) before and after orthodontic treatment to determine if the extraction of upper premolars for treating excessive overjet results in an increase of the AHI (Apnea Hypopnea Index) compared to similar patients treated without upper premolar extractions.

The Effect of Upper Premolars Extraction on Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Growing Children With Prominent Upper Front Teeth

Premolar Extractions for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children With Overjet

Condition
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Lexington

University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, United States, 40506

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * 10-15 years old
  • * registered orthodontic patients
  • * able to undergo routine orthodontic care and are registered to obtain an orthodontic appliance in the future.
  • * do not have a high care need
  • * no known hypercapnia or hypoventilation
  • * no known allergies or nose blockages
  • * diagnosed as Class II Division I (=6mm of overjet) and bilateral Class II half cusp or unilateral Class II full cusp.
  • * known hypercapnia or hypoventilation
  • * patients with hypertrophic tonsils and adenoids
  • * patients with allergies or nose blockages that interfere with breathing
  • * patients who are not registered as orthodontic patients at research sites deemed acceptable to undergo routine orthodontic care

Ages Eligible for Study

10 Years to 15 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Mohamed Bazina,

Study Record Dates

2024-12-10