Maxillomandibular advancement

Maxillomandibular Advancement (MMA) or orthognathic surgery, also sometimes called Bimaxillary Advancement (Bi-Max), or Maxillomandibular Osteotomy (MMO).

A surgical procedure which moves the jaw top (maxilla) and bottom (mandible) forward. Used to correct facial deformity, receding chin, and for sleep breathing disorders - See Sleep Apnea.

MMA is often performed along with Genioglossus Advancement (tongue advancement) to treat sleep breathing disorders.


 * External links
 * Description of MMA for Sleep Apnea
 * Upper Airway Surgery has Major Role in the Treatment of Sleep Apnea, Nelson B. Powell, DDS, MD -- "The Tail End of the Dog"
 * MMA for Sleep Apnea in 50 Consecutive Patients, By Jeffrey R. Prinsell, DMD, MD
 * MMA Surgery for Apnea Blog