Introduction: Many young patients are asked to wear headgear or functional appliances during sleep as part of their orthodontic treatment. The objective of this clinical study was to assess the impact of these appliances on sleep quality.
Methods: Twenty-two subjects (8 boys, 14 girls) between 10 and 15 years of age wearing either a headgear or a removable appliance for 3 to 12 months were enrolled in a sleep study.