The main goal of MMA surgery for OSA is to create a profound enlargement of the upper airway.

Bone augmentation for large maxillomandibular advancements in orthognathic surgery

Dr. Aarnoud Hoekema · Netherlands
 · July 15, 2022

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Dr. Aarnoud Hoekema | Netherlands

DMD, University of Groningen, The Netherlands (2001), PhD, University of Groningen, The Netherlands (2007), MD, University of Groningen, The Netherlands (2010), Board registered as oral & maxillofacial surgeon (2011), Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, Tjongerschans Hospital Heerenveen, The Netherlands (specialized in surgical orthodontics & sleep apnea) (2012-pres), Associate professor, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), The Netherlands (2016-pres), Adjunct Associate professor, Texas A & M University College of Dentistry, Dallas – Texas, United States of America (2016-pres).