Effect of Surgical Mandibular Setback by Sagittal Split Ramus Osteotomy on Lower Pharyngeal Airway


Abstract in English

Treatment of dentofacial deformities with jaw osteotomies has an effect on airway anatomy, therefore mandibular setback surgery has potential to diminish airway size. The aim of this study was evaluation the effect of mandibular setback surgery by bilateral sagittal split ramus osteotomy (BSSRO) on lower pharyngeal airway size in anteroposterior direction retrolingually and hyoid bone position.

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