Other names: MMA
Categories: Surgical
Description:
Maxillomandibular Advancement (MMA) is a surgical treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) that involves moving the upper (maxilla) and lower (mandible) jaws forward. This enlarges the airway behind the tongue and soft palate, significantly reducing airway collapse during sleep.
MMA is typically recommended for patients with moderate to severe OSA, especially when other treatments like CPAP or oral appliances have failed or when facial structure contributes to airway obstruction. It has one of the highest success rates among OSA surgeries and can lead to long-term improvement or even resolution of OSA in selected patients.
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AI generated Summary: Based on the provided information, Maxillomandibular Advancement (MMA) appears to be an effective treatment for moderate to severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). It has been shown to have greater success rates and AHI reduction compared to UPPP, and is often the preferred surgical option for patients who cannot tolerate CPAP, despite having more temporary side effects like facial numbness.
Maxillomandibular Advancement (MMA) is more effective than UPPP for treating moderate to severe OSA, with greater AHI reduction and higher success rates. Though MMA has more temporary side effects like facial numbness, it results in fewer long-term complications and higher patient satisfaction. It’s often the preferred surgical option when CPAP is not tolerated.
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