Three-Dimensional Evaluation Of The Oropharyngeal Airway Changes After Bimaxillary Orthognathic Surgery Using Cone-Beam Computer Tomography: A Retrospective Analysis
Abstract:Objectives:The purpose of this study was to assess and compare the volumetric, cross sectional surface area, and linear changes of the oropharyngeal airway in patients following bimaxillary orthognathic surgery using 3-D cone beam computer tomography (CBCT) imaging.
Material and Methods:A total thirty patients have been included in the study. Fifteen patients underwent maxillary and mandibular advancements (Group A), while the other fifteen patients underwent maxillary advancement and mandibular setback (Group… Show more
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