Upper airway changes in Pierre Robin sequence from childhood to adulthood

ConclusionsUpper airway dimensions in children with PRS improve with time, except for the oropharyngeal airway. Despite large interindividual variation, the mean remained in the lower reaches of normality described in other studies. Thus, further research should investigate the prevalence of obstructive sleep apnoea in adults with PRS.

Source: Orthodontics and Craniofacial Research - January 29, 2013 Category: Dentistry Authors: C. B. Staudt, W. M. Gnoinski, T. Peltomäki Tags: Original Article Source Type: research