3D Evaluation of Upper Airway Morphological Changes in Growing Patients with Class II Malocclusion Using Sander Bite Jumping Appliance

3D Evaluation of Upper Airway Morphological Changes in Growing Patients with Class II Malocclusion Using Sander Bite Jumping Appliance

Class II malocclusion due to mandibular retrognathia is associated with a posterior positioning of the tongue and the hyoid bone, reducing the oropharyngeal volume. This could be a contributing factor to the development of respiratory and cardiovascular problems. This study evaluates the oropharynge...

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Main Authors: Paolo Faccioni, Andrea Butera, Silvia Bazzanella, Massimo Albanese, Simone Gallo, Maurizio Pascadopoli, Andrea Scribante, Alessia Pardo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-03-01
Series:Applied Sciences
Subjects:
class II malocclusion
upper airways
Sander Bite Jumping Appliance (SBJ)
functional appliance
cone-beam computed tomography
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS)
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/6/3908

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