Obstructive Sleep Apnea

AbstractOSA is a complex disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of partial or complete collapse of the upper airway during sleep, causing oxygen desaturation or sleep arousal lasting for a minimum of 10 seconds.It is associated with loud & disruptive snoring, witnessed gasps ,excessive daytime sleepiness, stroke, hypertension, and coronary artery disease.The prevalence is increased with time & age. OSA was reported in 37% of males and 50% off males. And with increasing age and obesity, OSA is more common in males than in females.The Diagnostic modalities for the OSA includes MRI ,CBCT, CT and radiographic diagnosis such as cephalometry but the gold standard or OSA is Polysomnography.With their expertise and knowledge regarding growth and development of oro-facialand dentofacial structures, as well as orthopedic and orthodontic surgical correction ofthe jaws and supporting tissues, Orthodontics Plays a vital role for the treatment of OSA.