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[Outcomes of bimaxillary osteotomy for obstructive sleep apnoea]
N Zhou1, J P T F Ho2, J de Lange1
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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Bimaxillary osteotomy is skeletal surgery for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea. Several studies have shown bimaxillary osteotomy to significantly improve respiratory parameters - including the apnoea-hypopnoea index, zero oxygen saturation, and the respiratory disturbance index - in the short and the long term. Additionally, research has shown that bimaxillary osteotomy contributes to a reduction in systemic blood pressure and to improvements in sleep architecture and neurocognitive functions. Subjectively, a significant proportion of patients report a decrease in daytime sleepiness, an improvement in sleep-related and general quality of life, and a positive change in facial aesthetics. Potential disadvantages of the procedure include temporary or permanent sensory disorders, a temporary reduction in oral health-related quality of life, and a temporary restricted functioning of the lower jaw. Nevertheless, bimaxillary osteotomy is considered a durable and effective treatment option for patients with obstructive sleep apnoea.
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