2015
DOI: 10.1590/1677-3225v14n2a03
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Pharyngeal airspace in patients undergoing orthognathic surgery for mandibular advancement

Abstract: Aim: To evaluate the increase of pharyngeal airway space (PAS) in patients undergoing mandibular advancement. Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional study was performed in thirteen patients who underwent mandibular advancement and were evaluated by cephalometric tracing in pre and postoperative lateral radiographs. In cephalometric tracing, the PAS was assessed by measuring the distance from the lower portion of the soft palate to the posterior pharyngeal wall (UP-PHW) and from the tongue base to the posteri… Show more

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