Associations between sleep-disordered breathing symptoms and facial and dental morphometry, assessed with screening examinations

Introduction Chronic snoring is considered abnormal in a pediatric population. This disorder is often attributed to enlarged tonsils and adenoids, but multiple anatomic obstructions should also be considered. Facial and dental morphometry associations with various sleep-disordered breathing symptoms were investigated at an orthodontic clinic. Methods Parents or guardians were asked to complete a 4-part questionnaire on behalf of their children (n = 604;