[Velopalatal coupling in sleep endoscopy: collapse-pattern based analysis of simulated airway opening].

A correlation between the success of the MJTM on airway opening at the velum level and the pattern of palatal collapse was found. In therapies aimed at mandibular advancement, e.g. hypoglossal nerve stimulation, an effect on velopalatal airway opening has relevance, so optimization of preoperative diagnosis is of particular importance.