THE EFFECTS OF SNORING ON CRANIOFACIAL MORPHOLOGY, HEAD POSTURE AND SAGITTAL CURVATURE OF VERTEBRAE

The effect of function on structure has long been known in orthodontic literature and still been discussed on. it is accepted that our vital function, namely respiration, and associated disorders as snoring and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome( osas) have effects on dentofacial anatomic regions as well as on medical and social well being. the effects of snoring on craniofacial structures and posture have been investigated by several researchers. this literature review aims to give knowledge about snoring and to summarize related data.on the basis of this literature review, it can be said that snoring may affect craniofacial structures and head posture unfavourably. however, it is not clear whether respiration problems cause kyphosis, and this point needs further clinical research.