Maxillomandibular Advancement Efficacy in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients With Class 2 Versus 3 Dentofacial Deformity.

Mohamed A AbdelwahabNazlie TaheriLina EltahirCan ErdoganKyra LeeStanley Yung Liu

Published in: Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (2023)

Among age, sex, and BMI-matched subjects, MMA is equally effective in both dentofacial class 2 and 3 groups, both objectively and subjectively. Preoperatively, dentofacial class 2 patients with OSA presented with the more severe disease with higher AHI and ODI. Dentofacial class 3 patients with OSA may require additional attention to improve nasal function outcomes.

Keyphrases

obstructive sleep apnea
positive airway pressure
body mass index
physical activity
type diabetes
early onset
skeletal muscle
weight gain