Examining Tongue Size in OSA Patients with Lateral Cephalometric Radiography
Erzincan Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi, cilt.17, sa.1, ss.137-146, 2024 (TRDizin)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 17 Sayı: 1
- Basım Tarihi: 2024
- Doi Numarası: 10.18185/erzifbed.1360145
- Dergi Adı: Erzincan Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.137-146
- Erzincan Binali Yıldırım Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Aim: This article aims to investigate tongue dimensions in patients using lateral cephalometric radiography, examining the potential impact of differences in tongue size on Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS).
Methods: This study included 80 patients, with 34 females and 46 males. Among these patients, 48 were in the patient group with OSA, and 32 were in the control group Apne-Hypopnea Index (AHI)<5. Tongue dimensions were measured in lateral cephalometric radiographs of the patients, and these measurements were compared between the groups.
Results: In our study, a statistically significant increase was observed in tongue length and tongue area in OSA patients (p < 0.05). However, the increase in tongue thickness was not statistically significant.
Conclusion: Our study shows that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients tend to have larger tongues. A larger tongue may contribute to airway obstruction during sleep, leading to increased OSA severity. This information could aid clinicians in tailoring treatment strategies for OSA patients, potentially improving therapeutic outcomes.