Author/Editor		Komljanec, Helena; Ihan Hren, Nataša
Title		Interdisciplinarna obravnava obstruktivne apneje med spanjem
Translated title		Interdisciplinary treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea
Type		članek
Vol. and No.		Letnik 87, št. 7/8
Publication year		2018
Volume		str. 353-363
ISSN		1318-0347 - Zdravniški vestnik : glasilo Slovenskega zdravniškega društva : Slovenian medical journal
Language		slv
Abstract		Obstructive sleep apnoea, known as OSA, is a chronic disorder of breathing characterized by frequent episodes of partial or complete obstruction of upper airway during the non-REM phase of sleep. It can be graded as mild, moderate and severe. We know numerous morphological and functional predisposing factors as well as risk factors which contribute to OSA. Among many particularities of stomatognathic system are mandibular microgenia and rethrognatia, bigger base of tongue and longer soft palate and as a consequence the narrowing of the upper respi - ratory tract. The gold standard for the diagnosis is polysomnography. Its primary consequences hypoxemia and recurrent arousals from sleep can show numerous and harmful effects on he - alth, neurophysiological development and quality of life. Today OSA is also recognized as a pu - blic health problem. Treatment of OSA is multidisciplinary and very diverse. The article presents the basic facts about the disease with the emphasis on the craniofacial morphology and the role of a dentist, orthodontist and maxillofacial surgeon in its prevention, recognition and treatment.
Keywords		OSA vloga zobozdravnika specialist zobne in čeljustne ortopedije ter maksilofacialnega kirurga OSA role of a dentist orthodontist and maxillofacial surgeon