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Mandibular Advancement

Known as: Advancement, Mandibular 
Moving a retruded mandible forward to a normal position. It is commonly performed for malocclusion and retrognathia. (From Jablonski's Dictionary of… 
National Institutes of Health

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Congenital retrognathismEducational aspectsMalocclusionRetrognathia

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Review
2016
Review
2016
Maxillomandibular Advancement for Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Meta-analysis.
IMPORTANCE Maxillomandibular advancement (MMA) is an invasive yet effective surgical option for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA… 
Highly Cited
2009
Highly Cited
2009
Titrated mandibular advancement versus positive airway pressure for sleep apnoea
The aim of this study was to compare mandibular advancement device (MAd) therapy and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP… 
Highly Cited
2001
Highly Cited
2001
A randomized, controlled study of a mandibular advancement splint for obstructive sleep apnea.
Although there is increasing interest in the use of oral appliances to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), the evidence base for… 
Highly Cited
2001
Highly Cited
2001
Mandibular advancement surgery in high-angle and low-angle class II patients: different long-term skeletal responses.
The objective of this cephalometric study was to compare skeletal stability and the time course of postoperative changes in high… 
Highly Cited
2000
Highly Cited
2000
Dose-dependent effects of mandibular advancement on pharyngeal mechanics and nocturnal oxygenation in patients with sleep-disordered breathing.
STUDY OBJECTIVES To examine dose-dependent effects of mandibular advancement on collapsibility of the passive pharynx and sleep… 
Highly Cited
1999
Highly Cited
1999
Mandibular advancement oral appliance therapy for obstructive sleep apnoea: effect on awake calibre of the velopharynx
BACKGROUND The mechanisms of action of oral appliance therapy in obstructive sleep apnoea are poorly understood. Videoendoscopy… 
Highly Cited
1995
Highly Cited
1995
Mandibular advancement splint: an appliance to treat snoring and obstructive sleep apnea.
Snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are related to narrowing of the upper airway. A mandibular advancement splint (MAS… 
Highly Cited
1994
Highly Cited
1994
Efficacy of a Herbst mandibular advancement device in obstructive sleep apnea.
Treatment options for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may involve potential side effects or discomfort; nasal continuous positive… 
Highly Cited
1987
Highly Cited
1987
The influence of functional appliance therapy on glenoid fossa remodeling.
Highly Cited
1980
Highly Cited
1980
Results after mandibular advancement surgery: an analysis of 87 cases.
Clinical results and stability after mandibular advancement surgery were evaluated in a multi-institutional study of 87… 
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