Comparison of anterior mandible anatomical characteristics between obstructive sleep apnea patients and healthy individuals: a combined cone beam computed tomography and polysomnographic study.

Mujgan FirincioglulariSecil AksoyKaan OrhanUlas OzFinn Rasmussen

Published in: European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (2020)

LVDL is linearly associated with sleep apnea severity. The variable dimensions and anatomy of genial tubercle as well as lingual foramen for OSA patients suggest the need of 3D preoperative radiological evaluation before genioglossus advancement surgery. Cone beam CT can be a powerful low radiation dose tool both for evaluating the anatomy of the upper airway and mandibular structures at the same time for OSA patients.

Keyphrases

obstructive sleep apnea
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