SynthesisSleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung2024
Relationship of ankyloglossia and obstructive sleep apnea: systematic review and meta-analysis.
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- Frenectomy for ankyloglossia in children under five: a systematic review and meta-analysis on breastfeeding outcomes.International breastfeeding journal · 2025Pooled it
- An Interdisciplinary Approach: Presentation of the Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea Diagnostic Examination Form (POSADEF).Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Guideline
- Prevalence of Sleep-related Breathing Disorders in Children and Its Correlation with Oral Health Status Using FAIREST-6: Cross-sectional Study.International journal of clinical pediatric dentistry · 2025Article
- CLINICOEPIDEMIOLOGICAL FINDINGS AMONG CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENT PRESENTING WITH SUSPECTED ANKYLOGLOSSIA IN OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY PRACTICE AT A TERTIARY INSTITUTION.Annals of Ibadan postgraduate medicine · 2025Article
- Orthodontic Perspectives in the Interdisciplinary Management of Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Why are we not working to prevent OSA?Sleep · 2024Article
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Abstract
purposeRecent studies have highlighted the potential role of a short lingual frenulum as a risk factor for pediatric obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. A shortened frenulum may contribute to abnormal orofacial development, leading to increased upper airway resistance and susceptibility to upper airway collapsibility during sleep. Recognizing early indicators, such as a short lingual frenulum, is crucial for prompt intervention. This systematic review aims to evaluate the association between a short lingual frenulum and the risk of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome in children.
methodsThis systematic review adheres to PRISMA criteria for a quantitative analysis. A comprehensive search was conducted on five databases until January 2024 to identify relevant studies. The selected articles underwent rigorous analysis, considering study design, sample characteristics, lingual frenulum characterization, sleep assessment methods, and key findings.
resultsA total of 239 references were initially identified. Finally, six studies were included in the qualitative synthesis, with four studies eligible for the quantitative synthesis. The Newcastle-Ottawa scale was employed to assess study quality. Meta-analysis, supported by a moderate evidence profile according to the GRADE scale, revealed statistically significant differences, with odds ratios of 3.051 (confidence interval: 1.939 to 4.801) for a short frenulum and 12.304 (confidence interval: 6.141 to 24.653) for a high-arched palate.
conclusionThis systematic review and meta-analysis provide evidence supporting the association between ankyloglossia and obstructive sleep apnea in children. Nevertheless, it is crucial to consider additional factors such as tongue mobility and the presence of a high-arched palate in further evaluations.
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