Effects of orthognathic surgery on pharyngeal airway space: A literature review

• Main Authors: Nguyen, Minh Truong, Surakit Visuttiwattanakorn, สุรกิจ วิสุทธิวัฒนากร, Truong, Dung Manh, Natthamet Wongsirichat, ณัฐเมศร์ วงศ์สิริฉัตร
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2015
• Subjects: Orthognathic surgery; Obstructive sleep apnea; Pharyngeal airway; Cephalometry; Bilateral sagittal split ticenus ostiotamy; Cone beam computed tomography; Maxillomandibular advancement; Open Access article; วิทยาสารทันตแพทยศาสตร์มหิดล; Mahidol Dental Journal
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/1116
• Institution: Mahidol University

Pharyngeal airway changes after orthognathic surgery have been concerned because of the effects on breathing function of the patients. Moreover, sleep quality of patients can be improved or worsened by these changes. Obstructive sleep apnea is a disorder characterized by episode of pharyngeal ai...