Three-dimensional comparison between the effects of mandibular advancement device and maxillomandibular advancement surgery on upper airway.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The efficacy of mandibular advancement devices (MAD) and maxillomandibular advancement (MMA) in improving upper airway (UA) patency has been described as being comparable to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) outcomes. However, no previous study has compared MAD and MMA treatment outcomes for the upper airway enlargement. This study aimed to evaluate three-dimensionally the UA changes and mandibular rotation in patients after MAD compared to MMA.

Methods

The sample consisted of 17 patients with treated with MAD and 17 patients treated with MMA matched by weight, height, body mass index. Cone-beam computed tomography from before and after both treatments were used to measure total UA, superior/inferior oropharynx volume and surface area; and mandibular rota

SUBMITTER: Gurgel M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10314553 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature