Silong Wei1, Yong Zhang1, Xiaojing Guo2, Wenwen Yu1, Meng Wang1, Kan Yao1, Hongxia Sun1, Hua Zhang3, Xiaofeng Lu4. 1. Department of Oral and Craniomaxillofacial Sciences, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 639 Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai, 200011, China. 2. Department of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, 600 Yishan Road, Shanghai, 200233, China. 3. Department of Oral and Craniomaxillofacial Sciences, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 639 Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai, 200011, China. zhanghuakcb@126.com. 4. Department of Oral and Craniomaxillofacial Sciences, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 639 Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai, 200011, China. lukeluxf@163.com.
Abstract
PURPOSE: Maxillomandibular advancement (MMA) is an effective alternative for treating severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). However, the promotion of MMA in China is limited by many Chinese patients having a convex facial profile. To achieve maximal upper airway enlargement without an esthetic disaster, we added counterclockwise rotation of the maxillomandibular complex (MMC) in the routine MMA. In this paper, we have evaluated the objective and subjective outcomes of this technology. METHODS: In total, 33 severe OSA patients who accepted counterclockwise maxillomandibular advancement (CMMA) were investigated in this study. Genioplasty, uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP), and turbinate reduction were also performed on selected patients. Polysomnography (PSG) and Epworth sleepiness scale (ESS) were chosen to evaluate the effectiveness of this technology in treating OSA. Patients' facial appearances were evaluated by cephalometric analysis and 5-point Likert scales. RESULTS: After CMMA, the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) decreased from 59.3 ± 14.6 to 10.2 ± 6.7 (P < 0.001), minimum SpO2 (pulse oxygen saturation, %) increased from 74.0 ± 11.7 to 88.8 ± 4.4 (P < 0.001), and ESS decreased from 12.5 ± 2.3 to 7.3 ± 2.1. It is encouraging that soft-tissue cephalometric measurements such as facial convexity angle, nasolabial angle, and labiomental fold were not worsening after surgery. The Likert scales revealed that 28 patients (85%) were satisfied or very satisfied with their facial changes. In addition, no patient complained about dental function after surgery. CONCLUSIONS: These findings indicate that CMMA is an effective way to achieve a balance between airway enlargement and facial appearance for Chinese patients with severe OSA.
PURPOSE: Maxillomandibular advancement (MMA) is an effective alternative for treating severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). However, the promotion of MMA in China is limited by many Chinese patients having a convex facial profile. To achieve maximal upper airway enlargement without an esthetic disaster, we added counterclockwise rotation of the maxillomandibular complex (MMC) in the routine MMA. In this paper, we have evaluated the objective and subjective outcomes of this technology. METHODS: In total, 33 severe OSA patients who accepted counterclockwise maxillomandibular advancement (CMMA) were investigated in this study. Genioplasty, uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP), and turbinate reduction were also performed on selected patients. Polysomnography (PSG) and Epworth sleepiness scale (ESS) were chosen to evaluate the effectiveness of this technology in treating OSA. Patients' facial appearances were evaluated by cephalometric analysis and 5-point Likert scales. RESULTS: After CMMA, the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) decreased from 59.3 ± 14.6 to 10.2 ± 6.7 (P < 0.001), minimum SpO2 (pulse oxygen saturation, %) increased from 74.0 ± 11.7 to 88.8 ± 4.4 (P < 0.001), and ESS decreased from 12.5 ± 2.3 to 7.3 ± 2.1. It is encouraging that soft-tissue cephalometric measurements such as facial convexity angle, nasolabial angle, and labiomental fold were not worsening after surgery. The Likert scales revealed that 28 patients (85%) were satisfied or very satisfied with their facial changes. In addition, no patient complained about dental function after surgery. CONCLUSIONS: These findings indicate that CMMA is an effective way to achieve a balance between airway enlargement and facial appearance for Chinese patients with severe OSA.
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