Basem T Jamal

Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery/Head and Neck Surgical Oncology, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Publications

  • Research   
    Does Maxillomandibular Advancement (MMA) for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) Negatively Affects Facial Appearance?
    Author(s): Basem T Jamal*

    Introduction: Maxillomandibular advancement (MMA) is a known surgical option in the management of obstructive sleep apnea that results in a widening of the posterior airway by stretching the oropharyngeal soft tissues. While MMA has a high success rate of 85-95%, such large advancements can change the facial esthetics. The aim of the present study is to examine the rate of satisfaction with facial aesthetics after an intervention with MMA. Materials & Methods: Retrospective analysis of the records of patients who underwent MMA by the author was reviewed. The parameters assessed included age, medical history, preoperative apnea/hypopnea index (AHI), jaw skeletal classification, and satisfaction with facial esthetic. All patients underwent MMA with an advancement of the maxilla ranging from 8-10mm with a counter-clockwise rotation to further expand the airway, the mandible following.. Read More»

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