title: Upper airway obstruction in the pediatric dental patient.
abstract: This article presents clinical observations as well as a review of the literature regarding upper airway obstruction in the pediatric dental patient. Dentists will derive enhanced skills to identify the various types of upper airway obstruction and provide appropriate recommendations for intervention or referral to a physician to minimize detrimental effects on dental development.
authors.affiliation: American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, USA.
authors.forename: Jane A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Soxman
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000150:complications; D012891:Sleep Apnea Syndromes / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D014061:Tongue Habits / Q000009:adverse effects*