Evaluation of Volume Change in Oral Cavity Proper Before and After Mandibular Advancement

Overview

Journal Angle Orthod

Specialty Dentistry

Date 2020 Dec 8

PMID 33289782

Citations 2

Authors

Balaji Rajkumar

Ratna Parameswaran

Anantanarayanan Parameswaran

Devaki Vijayalakshmi

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Abstract

Objectives: To evaluate the tongue and oral cavity proper volume in pre- and post-bilateral sagittal split osteotomy (BSSO) patients, and to establish whether there was a correlation between them.

Materials And Methods: A retrospective study that evaluated 12 patients' pre- and post-surgical computed tomography records satisfying the inclusion criteria. Borders were defined for measurement of tongue and oral cavity proper volume. The volume assessment was carried out using 3D slice software.

Results: The mean difference of tongue volume was 5.7 ± 1.7 cm3, which showed high statistical significance. The mean difference of oral cavity proper volume (OCVP) was 6.9 ± 3.4 cm3 and indicated high statistical significance. A very strong positive correlation existed between pre- and post-surgical tongue volume. Positive correlation was also evident between pre and post - surgical OCVP. Medium positive correlation was noted when the difference between pre- and post-surgical tongue and OCVP were assessed.

Conclusions: There was a significant change in volume of tongue and oral cavity proper after BSSO advancement surgery. The space around the tongue, position of tongue, and maxillary and mandibular relationship influence the volume of tongue and oral cavity proper.

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