Prevalence of an incompetent lip seal during growth periods throughout Japan: a large-scale, survey-based, cross-sectional study

• Main Authors: Yukiko Nogami (Author), Issei Saitoh (Author), Emi Inada (Author), Daisuke Murakami (Author), Yoko Iwase (Author), Naoko Kubota (Author), Yuki Nakamura (Author), Masami Kimi (Author), Haruaki Hayasaki (Author), Youichi Yamasaki (Author), Yasutaka Kaihara (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Komiyama Printing Co. Ltd, 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background Systemic and local factors may lead to disruption of craniofacial growth and development, causing an imbalance between the orofacial skeleton, muscle and soft tissue, dental occlusion, and the dental arch during growth periods. We aimed to reveal whether the prevalence of incompe...