Evaluation of Orthodontic Treatment Modalities for Obstructive Sleep Apnoea: A Systematic Review.

Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) poses a significant health burden globally, necessitating effective intervention strategies to mitigate its adverse consequences. Orthodontic treatment modalities offer promising avenues for addressing OSA by targeting the underlying anatomical abnormalities and restoring unobstructed airflow during sleep. This systematic search was conducted across multiple electronic databases using predefined search terms and inclusion criteria.

Comparison of mandibular buccal shelf bone characteristics between two facial types using cone beam computed tomography.

Background: Mandibular buccal shelf (MBS) offers good quality and quantity of bone for orthodontic bone screw (OBS) insertion. Despite several reports of treated patients, there are numerous variables in selecting the exact placement site for OBS placement in the MBS. There are also anatomical variations in this area which must be considered.