Prevalence of snoring and facial profile type, malocclusion class and dental arch morphology among snorer and nonsnorer university population.

Objectives: The objectives of this study were to determine the prevalence of snoring in an adult male university population, and to test the null hypothesis that there is no difference in facial profile shape, malocclusion type, or palatal morphology among snorer and nonsnorer.

Materials And Methods: Berlin questionnaire was given to 840 students and employees aged 18-45 years (24 ± 40). Both snorers and nonsnorers were assessed for the facial profile type, malocclusion type, and palatal morphology.