Update of Orthodontic - Orthognathic Procedures-Update of Orthodontic

Update of Orthodontic - Orthognathic Procedures PPT

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The document provides information on orthodontics and orthognathic surgery, including goals, procedures, and considerations. It discusses a study on changes to the pharyngeal airway space after mandibular setback surgery and the use of computational fluid dynamics to study the upper airway in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Other treatments for OSA, such as maxillomandibular advancement surgery, are mentioned. The document also includes disclaimers about individual opinions not representing official endorsements from the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine.

Keywords

orthodontics

orthognathic surgery

pharyngeal airway space

mandibular setback surgery

computational fluid dynamics

obstructive sleep apnea

maxillomandibular advancement surgery

treatments

disclaimers

American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine