Prevalence of Positive Screening of Sleep-Disordered Breathing Among Children and Adolescents in Orthodontic Settings: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: Sleep-Disordered Breathing (SDB) in children is closely associated with craniofacial growth and orthodontic conditions. Early identification of SDB risk in orthodontic populations is crucial, yet evidence remains fragmented. This systematic review aimed to summarize the prevalence of high SDB risk in pediatric orthodontic patients assessed through validated questionnaires. Methods: A systematic search was conducted across PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Cochrane Library and Embase following PRISMA guidelines. Inclusion criteria comprised analytical cross-sectional studies assessing SDB risk in children undergoing or seeking orthodontic treatment, using validated questionnaires such as the Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire (PSQ), OSA-18, or Sleep Clinical Re

SUBMITTER: Ledda M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12841678 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature