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Cephalometric traits may flag OSA-related cardiovascular risk; leaves open whether imaging refines screening or outcomes.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is characterized by episodic cessation of breathing during sleep. Upper airway patency is determined by an interactive role of anatomic and neuromuscular factors. Craniofacial skeletal and upper airway soft tissue morphology, obesity, sleeps position represents a few of the determinant factors. Cephalometric characteristics for OSA patients include mandibular deficiency, bimaxillary retrusion, and reduced cranial base angle, decreased mandibular length and increased lower anterior facial height.
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