Computerized cephalometric study of the pharyngeal airway space in patients submitted to orthognathic surgery.

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Abstract

Pharynx is a muscular organ with is sustained by craniofacial bones. It is divided into nasal, oral and hipopharynx, and can be considered as a tube that serves both respiratory and digestive systems. Its anatomical morphology permits that factors facilitate its obstruction, leading to the sleep apnea syndrome. One of the treatment consists of surgical mandibular advancement, increasing pharyngeal dimensions. The aim of this study was evaluate the cephalometric changes in the pharyngeal airway space after orthognathic surgery procedures for correction of mandibular prognathism.

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Journal

Journal ID (iso-abbrev): J Maxillofac Oral Surg

Title: Journal of maxillofacial and oral surgery

ISSN: 0972-8279

ISSN (Print): 0972-8270

Publication date (Electronic): Sep 2014

Volume: 13

Issue: 3

Affiliations

[1 ] Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Stomatology Department, Bauru Dental School, University of Sao Paulo (FOB-USP), 975 Octávio Pinheiro Brisola Ln, Bauru, SP 17012-901 Brazil.

[2 ] Department of Maxillofacial Surgery and Anatomy, Federal University of Campina Grande, Patos, Brazil.

[3 ] Stomatology Department, Bauru Dental School, University of Sao Paulo (FOB-USP), Bauru, Brazil.

Article

Publisher Item ID: 524

DOI: 10.1007/s12663-013-0524-5

PMC ID: 4082551

PubMed ID: 25018597

SO-VID: e0053c69-cfa6-45b3-8f74-4d5fad08081c

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Keywords: Airway space,Mandibular setback,Maxillary advancement,Sleep apnea

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Keywords: Airway space, Mandibular setback, Maxillary advancement, Sleep apnea

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