Changes in Upper Airway Space in a Patient with Pycnodysostosis Following Primary Surgery and Orthodontic Treatment: A 12-Year Follow-Up Case Report

Changes in Upper Airway Space in a Patient with Pycnodysostosis Following Primary Surgery and Orthodontic Treatment: A 12-Year Follow-Up Case Report

Pycnodysostosis (PDS) is an autosomal recessive form of osteosclerotic skeletal dysplasia characterized by craniofacial anomalies, a high-arched palate, and a narrowed pharyngeal space due to mandibular and maxillary deficiencies. These structural anomalies in the upper airway predispose PDS patient...

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Main Authors: Edoardo Staderini, Beatrice Castellano, Gioele Gioco, Anna Schiavelli, Davide Gentile
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-11-01
Series:Applied Sciences
Subjects:
pycnodysostosis
posterior airway space
uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
adenotonsillectomy
cephalometry
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/22/10105
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