Skeletal morphology of malay patients with obstructive sleep apnea Albajalan Osama B.1,,*, Samsudin A.R.2, Alsaigh Laith N.3, Alazzawi Nawres M.4, Ridzuan P.M.1 1Department of Pre-Clinical, International Medical School, Management & Science University, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia 2Department of Oral and Craniofacial Health Sciences, College of Dentistry, University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates 3Department of Clinical, International Medical School, Management & Science University, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia 4Department of Public Health & Biostatistic, School of Medicine, Management & Science University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia *Corresponding Author Dr. Osama B. Albajalan Senior Lecturer International Medical School, Management & Science University, Section 13, 40100, Shah Alam, Malaysia, Email: osama_bahaa@msu.edu.my
Online published on 1 May, 2020. Abstract Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a repetitive cessation of breathing (apneas) lasting for at least 10 seconds and occurring 30 times or more for 7 hours. To compare the skeletal and dental patterns between OSA patients and non OSA patients as control group. Fifty subjects aged ranged (18–65) years old were divided into two groups, 25 with OSA who were diagnosed by polysomnography (PSG), and 25 as control group consisting of patients who did not have OSA according to PSG findings. Total 3 variables related to skeletal morphology were measured. ANCOVA test was used to compare means between the two study groups. The results showed significant narrowing in the width of the maxilla in OSA patient compared to control group. This study was concluded that OSA patients had narrower maxilla width comparable with control group. Top Keywords Obstructive sleep apnea, Malay, Skeletal morphology. Top |