ArticleJournal of maxillofacial and oral surgery2021
Effect of Mandibular Setback Surgery on Tongue Length and Height and Its Correlation with Upper Airway Dimensions.
Article in Journal of maxillofacial and oral surgery, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.
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- Advancement genioplasty as a compensatory measure for mandibular setback-induced airway volume reduction in skeletal class III deformities: a 3D analysis of long-term outcomes.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- Tongue position and paharyngeal airway dimension with mandibular setback procedure among skeletal class III cases.Bioinformation · 2025Article
- Cephalometric evaluation of skeletal stability and pharyngeal airway changes after mandibular setback surgery: Bioabsorbable versus titanium plate and screw fixation.Imaging science in dentistry · 2024Article
- The effect of tongue reduction for preventing adverse effects in patients undergoing class III orthognathic surgery: a three-dimensional comparative analysis.Clinical oral investigations · 2024Article
- Changes in Pharyngeal Airway Space and Oxygen Saturation Following Mandibular Setback Surgery: A Narrative Review.Cureus · 2022Review
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Abstract
introductionThe changes in length and height of tongue following mandibular setback (MS) surgery may affect pharyngeal airway dimensions. There is limited literature correlating tongue dimensional changes with linear and volumetric airway changes following MS with bilateral sagittal split ramus osteotomy (BSSRO) in skeletal class III patients. MATERIALS AND
methodsTreatment records of 18 patients who underwent MS with BSSRO were evaluated for changes in tongue and linear airway dimensions, mean airway volume and area at T1 (1-week pre-surgery), T2 (6-month post-surgery) and T3 (2-year post-surgery). Amount of MS was recorded from case sheets of patients. Mean tongue length reduced, whereas mean tongue height increased at T2 compared to T1 (
conclusionsThe appraisal of tongue length and height after MS surgery should be an integral part of diagnosis and treatment planning. The retro-positioning of tongue and increase in its height after MS surgery may compromise pharyngeal airway especially PAS. Additional options such as bi-jaw surgery, debulking of tongue volume and genioplasty should be explored to minimize adverse effects post-surgically.
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