The Effects of Incremental Maxillomandibular Advancement Surgery on Airway Morphology

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a growing epidemic, affecting up to 7% of the population. Characterized by noctural airway obstruction, OSA is associated with long‐term health effects. To treat this, maxillomandibular advancement surgery (MMA) may be used to expand the dimensions of the pharynx by advancing the maxilla and mandible. Despite positive outcomes, the underlying MMA mechanisms are poorly understood, nor are the ideal advancement...