Sleep Disorders in Pediatric Dentistry: Clinical Guide on Diagnosis and Management

ISBN-13: 9783030132682 Publisher: Springer International Publishing Publication date: 05/13/2019 Edition description: 1st ed. 2019 Pages: 140 Product dimensions: 6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x (d) This book is designed to enable (pediatric) dentists to recognize the signs and symptoms of sleep disorders in their pediatric patients, it will help to understand the potential negative impact of a sleep disorder on the metabolic and cognitive neurodevelopment of a child and how to collaborate with others to implement appropriate management, including early (dentofacial) orthopedic intervention when necessary. A detailed examination of craniofacial signs and behavioral symptoms should alert the dentist to the potential presence of (a) sleep disorder(s) in children. The various treatment options other than positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy or adeno-tonsillectomy, which should be considered as potential life-saving short-term solutions, are discussed and shown. Treatment options that are discussed