Three-dimensional craniofacial characteristics associated with obstructive sleep apnea severity and treatment outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aims to assess craniofacial dimensions in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients treated with a mandibular advancement device (MAD) and to identify anatomic influences on OSA severity and MAD therapy outcomes.

Materials and methods

Twenty patients with OSA were prospectively treated with MAD. Clinical, cone-beam computed tomography, and polysomnography exams were performed before treatment and 4-6 months after achieving the MAD therapeutic position. Polysomnographic exams and three-dimensional maxillary, mandibular, and upper airway (UA) measurements were evaluated. Pearson's correlation and t-tests were applied.

Results

Before MAD treatment, the transverse width measured at the frontomaxillary suture and the angle between the mandibular ramus an

SUBMITTER: Gurgel M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8761785 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature