The Efficacy of the Partial Glossectomy for Prevention of Airway Volume Reduction in Orthognathic Surgery of Class III Patients

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of a partial glossectomy on volumetric changes of pharyngeal airway space (PAS) in patients with mandibular setback surgery. Overall, 25 patients showing clinical features related to macroglossia treated with mandibular setback surgery were included...

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Main Authors: Suyun Seon, Junho Jung, Baek-Soo Lee, Yong-Dae Kwon, Byung-Joon Choi, Joo-Young Ohe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-01-01
Series:Life
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/13/2/280