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Postoperative Management of the Maxillomandibular Advancement Patient

  • Zachary Brown
  • , Daniel E. Perez

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Abstract

Maxillomandibular advancement (MMA) is a highly successful surgical treatment for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The bilateral sagittal split osteotomy in conjunction with a Le Fort I osteotomy allows the surgeon to advance the patient’s skeletal framework to decrease nocturnal airway collapse and disruption of sleep. The patient demographic for those undergoing maxillomandibular advancement for OSA often has complex medical problems that require nuanced postoperative care. The management of these complicated patients during their healing phase is outlined in this chapter; the goal is to encompass strategies that reduce the risk associated with their chronic disease processes.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationManagement of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Subtitle of host publicationAn Evidence-Based, Multidisciplinary Textbook
PublisherSpringer International Publishing
Pages497-506
Number of pages10
ISBN (Electronic)9783030541460
ISBN (Print)9783030541453
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2021

Keywords

  • Bilateral sagittal split osteotomy
  • Bimaxillary surgery
  • Complications
  • Le Fort 1 osteotomy
  • Maxillomandibular advancement
  • Obstructive sleep apnea
  • Postoperative management

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Dentistry
  • General Medicine

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