Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is a common sleep-related breathing disorder in children, often linked to craniofacial abnormalities such as retrognathic mandibles in class II malocclusions. Functional appliances (FAs) have been proposed as noninvasive treatments to improve OSAS symptoms by modifying upper airway dimensions. Objective: This systematic review evaluates the effectiveness of functional appliances in improving upper airway structures in children with OSAS.
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https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067…
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