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Friedman Tongue Position and the Anthropometric Parameters in Adult Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea: An Observational Study

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  • Valeria Luzzi

    (Department of Oral and Maxillo Facial Sciences, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy)

  • Federica Altieri

    (Department of Oral and Maxillo Facial Sciences, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy)

  • Mariana Guaragna

    (Department of Oral and Maxillo Facial Sciences, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy)

  • Valentina Pirro

    (Department of Oral and Maxillo Facial Sciences, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy)

  • Beatrice Marasca

    (Department of Oral and Maxillo Facial Sciences, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy)

  • Luisa Cotticelli

    (Department of Oral and Maxillo Facial Sciences, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy)

  • Marta Mazur

    (Department of Oral and Maxillo Facial Sciences, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy)

  • Gabriele Di Carlo

    (Department of Oral and Maxillo Facial Sciences, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy)

  • Paola Di Giacomo

    (Department of Oral and Maxillo Facial Sciences, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy)

  • Carlo Di Paolo

    (Department of Oral and Maxillo Facial Sciences, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy)

  • Marco Brunori

    (Department of Oral and Maxillo Facial Sciences, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy)

  • Gaetano Ierardo

    (Department of Oral and Maxillo Facial Sciences, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy)

  • Gabriele Piperno

    (Department of Oral and Maxillo Facial Sciences, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy)

  • Giuseppe Magliulo

    (Department of Sensory Organs, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy)

  • Annalisa Pace

    (Department of Sensory Organs, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy)

  • Giannicola Iannella

    (Department of Sensory Organs, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy)

  • Paolo Palange

    (Department of Public Health and Infectious Diseases, Sapienza University of Rome, 00100 Rome, Italy)

  • Agnese Martini

    (Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Epidemiology and Hygiene, Italian Workers’ Compensation Authority (INAIL), 00143 Rome, Italy)

  • Emma Pietrafesa

    (Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Epidemiology and Hygiene, Italian Workers’ Compensation Authority (INAIL), 00143 Rome, Italy)

  • Antonella Polimeni

    (Department of Oral and Maxillo Facial Sciences, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy)

Abstract

Introduction: Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS) is a relevant public health problem; dentists can play an important role in screening patients with sleep disorders by using validated tools and referring patients to a specialist, thereby promoting an interdisciplinary approach. The aim of the study is to identify if the OSAS severity, measured by the apnea–hypopnea index (AHI), and some anthropometric measurements are associated with the Friedman Tongue Position (FTP) within a population with dysmetabolic comorbidities. Materials and Methods: A questionnaire containing information about clinical data including height, weight, Body Mass Index (BMI), neck circumference, waist circumference, hip circumference and FTP was administered. The AHI value was measured by means of an unattended home polysomnography device. Pearson correlation coefficients were calculated, and Kruskal–Wallis, Kolmogorov–Smirnov (both nonparametric) and independence tests were performed to probe the possible relationships. The significance was set at p ≤ 0.05. Results: A total of 357 subjects were analyzed. The association between the FTP and AHI was not statistically significant. On the contrary, the AHI showed a positive correlation with BMI and neck circumference. A statistically significant association between the number of subjects with a larger neck and an increasing FTP class was found. BMI, neck, hip and waist circumference was associated with the FTP scale. Conclusions: although the FTP was not directly associated with OSAS severity, there was also evidence that an FTP increase is associated with an increase in the considered anthropometric parameters, and FTP can be a clinical tool used in the assessment of risk for OSAS risk factors.

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  • Valeria Luzzi & Federica Altieri & Mariana Guaragna & Valentina Pirro & Beatrice Marasca & Luisa Cotticelli & Marta Mazur & Gabriele Di Carlo & Paola Di Giacomo & Carlo Di Paolo & Marco Brunori & Gaet, 2023. "Friedman Tongue Position and the Anthropometric Parameters in Adult Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea: An Observational Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(4), pages 1-11, February.
  • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:20:y:2023:i:4:p:3255-:d:1066580
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    1. Valeria Luzzi & Federica Altieri & Gabriele Di Carlo & Mariana Guaragna & Valentina Pirro & Beatrice Marasca & Luisa Cotticelli & Marta Mazur & Paola Di Giacomo & Carlo Di Paolo & Marco Brunori & Gabr, 2022. "OSAS Severity and Occlusal Parameters: A Prospective Study among Adult Subjects with Comorbidities," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(9), pages 1-9, May.
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