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Dentofacial Orthopedic Treatment vs. Adenotonsillectomy in Children with Mild to Moderate OSA and Mandibular Retrognathia: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Dentistry journal · Li Y, Wang P, Liu A, Zhang C, Zhao L, Yu L, Yang G, Zhang W, Zhao B, Li X, Liu Y · 2026-08-11

Dentofacial orthopedic treatment and adenotonsillectomy reduced sleep apnea severity similarly in children with mild-to-moderate OSA and mandibular retrognathia, though only orthopedic treatment promoted mandibular growth.

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