Why most patients do not exhibit obstructive sleep apnea after mandibular setback surgery?
Abstract Maxillomandibular advancement (MMA) is effective for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). In previous studies, the airway was increased in the anteroposterior and transverse dimensions after MMA. However, the effect of the opposite of mandibular movement (mandibular setback) on t...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2020-03-01
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| Series: | Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40902-020-00250-x |