title: A 3-dimensional airway analysis of an obstructive sleep apnea surgical correction with cone beam computed tomography.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The purpose of this case report is to present cephalometric changes in the craniofacial region and volumetric changes in the oropharyngeal region of a patient diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome after maxillomandibular advancement and genial tubercle advancement surgeries.
  
  
  METHODS
  Cone beam computed tomographic images were used to evaluate cephalometric changes in the craniofacial region and linear changes in the oropharyngeal region of the patient.
  
  
  RESULTS
  A patient with obstructive sleep apnea was treated successfully with maxillomandibular advancement and genial tubercle advancement surgery. Airway analysis showed a significant increase in the volume of the patient's oropharynx after surgery.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Cone beam computed tomographic images are recommended for 3-dimensional airway evaluation in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey.
authors.forename: Azime Sibel
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: El
authors.forename: Hakan
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: El
authors.forename: Juan Martin
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Palomo
authors.forename: Dale A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Baur
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002508:Cephalometry; D054893:Cone-Beam Computed Tomography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional / Q000379:methods; D008312:Malocclusion, Angle Class II / Q000473:pathology; D019186:Mandibular Advancement; D009334:Neck Muscles / Q000601:surgery; D009960:Oropharynx / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D019340:Osteotomy, Le Fort; D017286:Polysomnography; D019291:Skull Base / Q000473:pathology; D020181:Sleep Apnea, Obstructive / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome