Facial Axis Angle as a Risk Factor for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

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Authors

Y. Kubota · Niigata University

Hideaki Nakayama · Niigata University

Toshinori Takada · Niigata University

Naho Matsuyama · Niigata University

Kunihiko Sakai · Niigata University

Hirohisa Yoshizawa · Niigata University

Masami Nakamata ·

Abstract

The risk factors for OSA in Japanese men may be obesity and the dolico facial pattern seen by the Ricketts method. In addition, a smaller SNA and SNB seem to be associated with the severity of OSA in non-obese patients.

Topics & Keywords

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research Temporomandibular Joint Disorders Nasal Surgery and Airway Studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Internal Medicine

Volume 44, Issue 8, pp. 805-810

DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.44.805

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