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Using oral surgery to help sleep apnea seeks to remove the excess tissue in the throat that is vibrating and blocking the upper air passages.

One surgical procedure is an uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP). This procedure involves removing the excess tissue from the upper mouth and throat. This procedure is performed in a hospital under general anesthesia.

Maxillomandibular advancement is another type of procedure used to assist with sleep apnea. This procedure involves the upper and lower part of the jaw. In this procedure, the jaw is moved forward from the rest of the facial bones. This allows more room behind the soft palate, thereby reducing the obstruction.

Finally, a tracheostomy is a last ditch effort when other treatments have failed. This involves the surgeon inserting a tube in your throat so you can breathe. It is covered during the day, but opens at night while you sleep. All of the aforementioned surgeries are routine and very safe.

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Sleep Apnea | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA - Dr. Giri Palani, DDS
Using oral surgery to help sleep apnea can help remove the blockage in the upper air passages, so you can sleep better. Click to learn more about the various procedures we offer to relieve patients suffering from sleep apnea.
Palani Center For Dental Implants, 28358 S Western Ave, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 • (310) 894-8337 • drpalani.com • 10/9/2024 • Key Phrases: dentist, sleep spnea, general dentistry, Dr. Giri Palani