Article
Craniofacial morphology/phenotypes influence on mandibular range of movement in the design of a mandibular advancement device.
BMC oral health - 7 Jan 2021
Sanz P Mayoral, Reyes M Garcia, Torras A Bataller, Castillo J A Cabrera, Vich M O Lagravère
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The mandibular opening path movements have different directions according to the craniofacial morphology of the patient but always downward and backward, therefore increasing the collapse of the upper airway. The aim of this work is to determine if there is a relationship between the craniofacial morphology and the mandibular movement to help understand the impact on the mandibular position. METHODS:...
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