Dimensional and volumetric analysis of the oropharyngeal region in obstructive sleep apnea patients: A cone beam computed tomography study

Dimensional and volumetric analysis of the oropharyngeal region in obstructive sleep apnea patients: A cone beam computed tomography study

Background: Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a potentially life-threatening condition in which there is a periodic cessation of breathing (for 10 sec or longer) that occurs during sleep in the presence of inspiratory effort. The aim of the study was to assess volumetric and dimensional differences b...

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Main Authors: Tripti Tikku, Rohit Khanna, Kiran Sachan, Akhil Agarwal, Kamna Srivastava, Anubha Lal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2016-01-01
Series:Dental Research Journal
Subjects:
airway
cone beam computed tomography
length
obstructive
oropharyngeal
sleep apnea
tongue
Online Access:http://www.drjjournal.net/article.asp?issn=1735-3327;year=2016;volume=13;issue=5;spage=396;epage=404;aulast=Tikku

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