Tracheostomy and mandibular distraction in acute sleep apnea

We report a case of a 4-year-old boy who was struggling with OSA due to TMJ ankylosis. He was successfully treated by bilateral mandibular DO. The formation and cortication of the MC is discussed with emphasis on the neural regeneration.

Source: Indian Journal of Dental Research - November 17, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: SM Balaji Preetha Balaji Source Type: research