Long-term results of palatal implants for XXXX .

@entity1 @entity2419 @entity27 @entity1224
Successful results of palatal implants in the treatment of @entity27 ( @entity27 ) have been reported in the short term; however, there are limited data in the long-term results. The aim of this study was to evaluate the long-term results and to determine factors that predicted the responders in @entity1 undergoing palatal implants in the treatment of @entity27 . A study was undertaken on 92 @entity27 @entity1 . Palatal implants were conducted to stiffen the soft palate and data were analyzed. @entity1 tolerated the procedure well. They were examined between 26 and 32 months after the operation (mean 28.9    4.8). Age range was 25-65 years (38.4    10.5) and BMI was 27.3    2.4 kg/m. The mean preoperative ESS score was 12.3    2.6 and long-term ESS was 7.9    1.8 (p < 0.001). The mean VAS for snoring in the baseline was 8.2    1.2 and long-term VAS was 3.8    2.3 (p < 0.001). The mean preoperative LSAT and long-term LSAT were 87.4    6.7 and 89.2    4.8%, respectively (p < 0.01). The mean AHI decreased from 21.7    6.8 to 10.8    4.8 (p < 0.001). Forty-eight (52.2%) @entity1 had long-term surgical response. Responders had significantly lower preoperative BMI, AHI, and MMP level than non-responders. Implant extrusion occurred in seven @entity1 (7.6%) and @entity2419 in one @entity1 (1.1%). Bleeding and @entity1224 were not encountered. Palatal implants in carefully selected @entity1 suffering from mild @entity27 , give fairly good long-term results and have a low complication rate.
