What is Double Jaw Advancement Surgery for Sleep Apnoea?

Orthognathic Surgery Double Jaw Advancement Is it possible?

Sleep apnoea is a health problem that causes breathing to stop or severely decrease during sleep. Double chin advancement surgery (orthognathic surgery) is an effective surgical treatment method in which the upper and lower jaw is brought forward and the airway is widened.

This surgery in particular, unable to use the CPAP device or for patients who do not respond to other treatments. By moving the upper and lower jaw forward the airway is expanded and thus the airway obstructions are relieved.

For whom is double chin advancement surgery for sleep apnoea suitable?

Patients who cannot tolerate the CPAP device
Patients who do not benefit from alternative treatments (intraoral appliances, weight loss, etc.)
Individuals diagnosed with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnoea
Patients with a receding upper or lower jaw and anatomical narrowing of the airway

Benefits of Double Jaw Advancement Surgery for Sleep Apnoea

High success rate significant reduction in apnoea attacks with
Significant improvement in sleep quality and reduced fatigue during the day
Reduced risk of high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke
With anatomical correction of the airway provide a permanent solution
Positive changes in facial aesthetics (natural looking jaw line)

Preoperative Preparation Process

Dental and Maxillofacial Examination: Jaw closure (occlusion) and airway structure are evaluated.
Sleep Studies and Imaging: Jaw movements are planned with sleep test (polysomnography) and 3D tomography.
Surgical Planning: The upper and lower jaws are analysed in a virtual environment most ideal location Determined.
Anaesthesia Assessment: The patient is examined in detail for the procedure to be performed under general anaesthesia.
Diet and Medication Scheme: Blood thinners are stopped, preoperative nutrition recommendations are given.

AHow is surgery performed?

For sleep apnoea double chin advancement surgery, average 6 hours It is an ongoing process and includes the following steps:

Upper Jaw (Maxilla) Advancement: The upper jaw is fixed with titanium plates in the determined position.
Lower Jaw (Mandible) Advancement: The lower jaw is supported by bringing it forward in a similar way.
Braces and Elastic Bands: Special braces are used to maintain the jaw position after surgery.
Respiratory Support: Special techniques are applied to facilitate nasal breathing.

Postoperative Recovery Process

First 3 Days: Stay in hospital, start liquid nutrition.
Within 10-14 Days: Remove the dental elastics, switch to a pureed diet.
5-6 Weeks Later: Non-solid foods are started, patients can usually return to work.
3 months later: Normal feeding is resumed and the airway is assessed.
Within 6 Months - 1 Year: Final recovery is completed and final checks are made.

Permanent Solution to Sleep Apnoea: Double Jaw Advancement Surgery!

Investigations, shows that this surgery has a high rate of completely eliminating or minimising sleep apnoea. Especially Cannot tolerate CPAP device for patients the most effective and permanent solution is recognised as.

Do you also want to get rid of sleep apnoea?

If if your sleep quality is poor, you feel tired all the time and you cannot use the CPAP device, double chin advancement surgery may be an ideal option for you.

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What is Double Jaw Advancement Surgery for Sleep Apnoea?