Quantitative Computed Tomographic Scan and Polysomnographic Analysis of Patients with Syndromic Midface Hypoplasia before and after Le Fort III Distraction Advancement

Abstract

Based on the authors' comparison of quantitative bone measurements and associated polysomnography changes, an angular increase in sella-nasion-point A angle on presurgical planning of maxillary movement for the treatment of sleep apnea may be more important than absolute linear changes in maxillary position alone.