Facial appearance following surgical treatment for obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.
Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is a serious medical condition that is associated with numerous negative health side effects. The general dentist plays an invaluable role in identifying patients with this condition. Certain OSAS patients receive significant medical and social benefits from orthognathic surgery to advance the maxilla, mandible, and chin. Anterior positioning of the maxilla and mandible is not only highly successful for curing OSAS but also results in favorable facial esthetic changes.
Goodday
Reginald
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Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Sciences, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Gregoire
Curtis
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D000328:Adult; D002508:Cephalometry; D004954:Esthetics; D005145:Face; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible / Q000601:surgery; D019186:Mandibular Advancement / Q000379:methods*; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery*; D019647:Oral Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D009929:Organ Size; D009960:Oropharynx / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D020181:Sleep Apnea, Obstructive / Q000601:surgery*