The 2025 "Dr. Jiang Houren's Kaohsiung Special Clinic" is here!

release date : 2025-03-18
更新日期 : 2025-03-18
Author: Fenghua United Clinic

The 2025 "Dr. Jiang Houren's Kaohsiung Special Clinic" is here!

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Snoring treatment success stories

Treatment of bucket apnea in women

Discuss the case of sleep apnea treatment in a female patient with long chin. Unlike other patients with mandibular retrusion, her airway obstruction point was located in the retropalatal space and nasal cavity. It was diagnosed that it was caused by maxillary retrusion and stenosis. Through clockwise rotation of both jaws, orthognathic surgery moves the upper jaw forward and simultaneously reduces the thickness of the inferior turbinate, successfully improving respiratory problems. This case shows that sleep apnea has multiple causes and requires accurate diagnosis and customized treatment plans.

Treatment of sleep apnea in a 28-year-old man

A 28-year-old man sought treatment for severe sleep apnea. The preoperative AHI index was 45 and the lowest blood oxygen concentration was 76%. After diagnosis, it was found that the upper and lower jaw bones were underdeveloped, resulting in airway compression. Through 3D customized orthognathic surgery, counterclockwise rotation and forward movement of both jaws were performed. After the operation, the AHI index dropped significantly to 0.4, and the lowest blood oxygen concentration increased to 92%. The patient's symptoms such as snoring, light sleep and daytime sleepiness have been significantly improved, the respiratory space has been effectively improved, and the treatment effect is excellent.

Orthognathic surgery opens the airway and says goodbye to daytime sleepiness

A patient with moderate to severe sleep apnea suffers from severe drowsiness during the day and difficulty staying awake at work due to narrowing of the airway due to retraction of the mandible. After orthognathic surgery to move the mandibular forward, not only did the AHI index drop from moderate to severe to 3.7, the respiratory tract was also significantly improved, the quality of sleep was improved, and the overall mental state was completely renewed. The surgery also improved the appearance of the retracted chin and allowed the patient to regain a healthy quality of life. It was a successful sleep apnea treatment case.

Severe sleep apnea: Decided to undergo MMA orthognathic surgery for the sake of the child

A patient with severe sleep apnea (AHI=69.8) decided to seek treatment because of severe snoring that affected his family's quality of life, especially after the birth of his child, and daytime sleepiness. After trying non-surgical methods such as side sleeping, positive pressure respirators, and anti-snoring braces with limited results, I finally chose to undergo MMA orthognathic surgery. After the operation, the AHI dropped from 69.8 to 13, and the minimum blood oxygen concentration during sleep increased from 53% to 83%. This not only improved the mental and physical strength, but also made the family no longer need to wear earplugs to sleep.

Sleep apnea: snoring who had to sleep in a separate room with his girlfriend

A sleep apnea patient had to sleep in a separate room with his girlfriend due to severe snoring. After undergoing 3D customized orthognathic surgery and chin advancement surgery, I was most happy when I returned for a follow-up visit six months after the operation. The happiest thing was that my snoring had improved, my girlfriend no longer complained, and I could finally sleep in separate rooms. This case not only improved the patient's sleep quality, but also restored the couple's relationship, demonstrating the importance of sleep apnea treatment in improving the quality of life.

Sleep apnea: Retraction of the mandible compresses the airway

Discuss the treatment case of a patient with severe sleep apnea. The patient's AHI index is as high as 84.5, and he has a typical face with a receding mandible. After airway lifting treatment through orthognathic surgery, the AHI index was significantly reduced to 5.6, and the minimum blood oxygen concentration was increased from 50% to 90%. The surgery not only effectively improves the airway space, but also makes the patient's jaw proportions more harmonious. The case details the surgical plan, postoperative changes and recovery progress, providing treatment reference for patients with similar problems.