DOI: 10.36347/sjds.2021.v08i07.002

Pages: 193-198

Timely diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnoea and its management is an important factor in terms of orthodontic treatment outcomes. Symptoms of obstructive sleep apnoea being suggestive of the condition need to be given consideration along with predisposing factors that lead to obstructive sleep apnoea. Attention must be given to those patients identified with the predisposing factors who are likely to develop obstructive sleep apnoea. A variety of treatment options are available this day, beginning with lifestyle modifications, appliances, pharmacological management and ultimately surgical management depending on the severity of obstructive sleep apnoea which is identified through grading.