Craniofacial Morphologic Predictors for Passive Myofunctional Therapy of Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea Using an Oral Appliance with a Tongue Bead.

We conducted this retrospective study to identify potential clinical, polysomnographic, and cephalometric predictors for the treatment outcomes of a tongue-beaded oral appliance (OA) in children with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). In total, 63 patients—50 boys and 13 girls ranging in age from 4 to 16 years—underwent OA treatment nightly for at least 6 months. A baseline digital lateral cephalometric radiograph was obtained for each patient.

Changes in craniofacial and airway morphology as well as quality of life after passive myofunctional therapy in children with obstructive sleep apnea: a comparative cohort study.

Purpose: To examine the craniofacial and airway morphology as well as the quality of life before and after passive myofunctional therapy (PMFT) for 1 year in children with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

Methods: Forty children with OSA wearing an oral device nightly (treatment group) and seventeen without the device (control group) were followed up for 1 year. Lateral cephalometric radiography, polysomnography (without participants wearing the oral device), and quality of life survey (OSA-18) were performed before and after the study period.

Antiplatelet, antioxidative, and anti-inflammatory effects of hydroquinone.

Platelets play crucial roles in thrombosis and hemostasis through platelet activation and aggregation that are crucial in cardiovascular diseases. Hydroquinone (HQ) and its derivatives are present in many dermatological creams, paints, motor fuels, air, microorganisms, and plant products like wheat bread, fruit, coffee, and red wine. The effect of HQ on humans is not clear.

Butyrate Stimulates Histone H3 Acetylation, 8-Isoprostane Production, RANKL Expression, and Regulated Osteoprotegerin Expression/Secretion in MG-63 Osteoblastic Cells.

Butyric acid as a histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor is produced by a number of periodontal and root canal microorganisms (such as , , etc.). Butyric acid may affect the biological activities of periodontal/periapical cells such as osteoblasts, periodontal ligament cells, etc.

The preliminary results of the differences in craniofacial and airway morphology between preterm and full-term children with obstructive sleep apnea.

Background/purpose: The prematurely born and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) could affect craniofacial and airway growth. The purpose of this study is to compare the differences in craniofacial and airway morphology between preterm and full-term children both with OSA problem.

Materials And Methods: The differences in craniofacial and airway morphology between preterm children and full-term children both with OSA problem during the prepubertal (age 6-10) and pubertal (age 11-14) period were measured using lateral cephalometric radiograph.

Passive myofunctional therapy applied on children with obstructive sleep apnea: A 6-month follow-up.

Background/purpose: Myofunctional therapy is one of the recommended treatments for obstructive sleep apnea, but the level of compliance has often been low in children. This study aims to investigate the therapeutic effect of passive myofunctional therapy using an oral appliance during sleep in children suffering from obstructive sleep apnea.

Methods: Twenty-nine children who suffered from obstructive sleep apnea were divided into two groups: premature children and full-term children.