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Maxillomandibular Advancement for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Introduction The fundamental principle of maxillomandibular advancement (MMA) is to move the muscular attachments of the hard palate, tongue, and suprahyoid soft tissue in an anterior direction by advancement of the tooth-bearing segments of the maxilla and mandible. This maneuver…

Genioglossus Advancement

Introduction The pathogenesis of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is complex and involves many anatomic and physiologic factors. The Fujita system for classifying the level of airway obstruction is often employed as a diagnostic tool. Level 1 indicates obstruction at the…