Pre-arthroplastic mandibular distraction osteogenesis for the correction of OSA in TMJ ankylosis: a prospective observational study of 25 cases
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DOI: 10.1007/s10006-018-0722-x
Abstract: IntroductionIn severe TMJ ankylosis cases, the lack of growth of the mandible creates an anatomically narrow airway with a reduced pharyngeal airway space [PAS] which predisposes these patients towards obstructive apnoea [OSA]. There is evidence… read more here.
Keywords: ankylosis; ankylosis release; study; arthroplastic mandibular ... See more keywords