56 research outputs found
Evaluation of upper airways after bimaxillary orthognathic surgery in patients with skeletal Class III pattern using cone-beam computed tomography
Alternatives for OSAHS treatment: selection of patients for upper airway surgery and oral appliances
Although continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is considered to represent the standard treatment for patients with moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnoea/hypopnoea syndrome (OSAHS), poor treatment compliance and/or refusal is an issue in 20–30% of these patients. As an alternative to life-long CPAP treatment, conservative procedures exist with dental appliances for mandibular advancement, as well as curative surgical techniques. Surgical treatment of OSAHS can be divided into the following two main groups: 1) upper airway surgery by soft tissue resection (uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, etc.), and 2) skeletal procedures, such as maxillo-mandibular advancement. Proper selection of patients for the different treatment modalities is the key for full treatment success. Patient-related factors, such as the site of upper airway collapse, craniofacial characteristics, dental health, obesity, age, profession and positional dependence, as well as treatment-related factors, should be evaluated before a final proposal for these treatment alternatives is formulated
Alternatives for OSAHS treatment: selection of patients for upper airway surgery and oral appliances
Evaluation of Efficacy of 3-Dimensional Delta Versus Trapezoidal Condylar Plates in Internal Fixation of Mandibular Subcondylar Fractures: A Clinical Study
Sleep structure in patients with OSA: Maxillo mandibular advancement in a therapeutic comparison with nCPAP
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