Rapid palatal expansion effects on mandibular transverse dimensions in unilateral posterior crossbite patients: a three-dimensional digital imaging study

• 主要な著者: Alessandro Ugolini (著者), Tiziana Doldo (著者), Luis T. Huanca Ghislanzoni (著者), Andrea Mapelli (著者), Roberto Giorgetti (著者), Chiarella Sforza (著者)
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• 出版事項: SpringerOpen, 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• 主題: article
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Abstract Background The purpose of this controlled study was to investigate indirect effects on mandibular arch dimensions, 1 year after rapid palatal expansion (RPE) therapy. Methods Thirty-three patients in mixed dentition (mean age 8.8 years) showing unilateral posterior crossbite and maxillary d...