Large maxillomandibular advancements for obstructive sleep apnea: An operative technique evolved over 30 years

• Published in: Journal of cranio-maxillo-facial surgery Vol. 43; no. 7; pp. 1113 - 1118
• Main Authors: Camacho, Macario, Liu, Stanley Yung, Certal, Victor, Capasso, Robson, Powell, Nelson B, Riley, Robert W
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Scotland Elsevier Ltd 01.09.2015
• Subjects: Dentistry; Female; Genioglossus advancement; Humans; Male; Mandible - surgery; Mandibular Advancement - methods; Maxilla - surgery; Maxillomandibular advancement; Obstructive sleep apnea; Operative Technique; Sleep Apnea, Obstructive - surgery; Sleep surgery; Surgery; Time Factors; Treatment Outcome; Operative Technique; Genioglossus advancement; Obstructive sleep apnea; Sleep surgery; Maxillomandibular advancement

Abstract Objective Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can be a challenging disorder to treat. Maxillomandibular advancements (MMAs) generally have high success rates; however, larger advancements have higher success and cure rates. Our aim is to present and to describe the current technique used by the s...