Marcela Gurgel, Lucia Cevidanes, Fabio Costa, Rowdley Pereira, Paulo Cunali, Lia Bittencourt, Antonio Ruellas, Joao Gonçalves, Jonas Bianchi, Cauby Chaves
BACKGROUND: The efficacy of mandibular advancement devices (MAD) and maxillomandibular advancement (MMA) in improving upper airway (UA) patency has been described as being comparable to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) outcomes. However, no previous study has compared MAD and MMA treatment outcomes for the upper airway enlargement. This study aimed to evaluate three-dimensionally the UA changes and mandibular rotation in patients after MAD compared to MMA. METHODS: The sample consisted of 17 patients with treated with MAD and 17 patients treated with MMA matched by weight, height, body mass index...
June 30, 2023: BMC Oral Health