Objective
The aim of the present study is to compare radiographic measurements of the upper
airway (UA) in young adult patients with different levels of risk status for obstructive
sleep apnea syndrome.
Study Design
The study included 50 patients between 18 and 30 years of age who were referred for
dental examination and evaluation of impacted third molars. Case record forms, including
habit history, along with the Berlin Questionnaire and the Epworth Sleepiness Scale,
were completed by the patients and their relatives. According to the answers, 25 low-risk
patients and 25 high-risk patients were selected. Cephalometric radiographs and cone
beam computed radiography images were obtained for radiographic analysis when the
patients were admitted into the study.
Results
There were significant differences in body mass index, neck circumference measurements,
Epworth score, and smoking status between risk groups. There were significant differences
for UA measurements on radiographic evaluation. Body mass index (BMI) was found to
be correlated positively with neck circumference and Epworth scores and negatively
with UA measurements for all patients. Velopharyngeal measurements showed the highest
correlation with Epworth scores, BMI, and neck circumference.
Conclusions
The radiographic findings correlated with the survey results. Our data suggest that
radiographic measurements of UA may be used as a predictor of risk for obstructive
sleep apnea syndrome in a young population.
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: October 17, 2016
Accepted:
October 8,
2016
Received in revised form:
September 10,
2016
Received:
March 16,
2016
Footnotes
This study was produced from the PhD thesis of Dr. Mehmet Zahit Adisen at Faculty of Dentistry, Kirikkale University, Kirikkale, Turkey.
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