Premolar Extractions for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children With Overjet

Mohamed Bazina60 enrolled

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.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Malocclusion

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 10 YearsMax age: 15 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion 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. Exclusion Criteria: * 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

Locations (1)

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Risk of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Percentage of participants who develop obstructive sleep apnea following orthodontic treatment.

Time frame: 30 months

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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