Non-surgical treatment of transverse deficiency in adults using Microimplant-assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion (MARPE)

ABSTRACT Introduction: Maxillary transverse deficiency is a highly prevalent malocclusion present in all age groups, from primary to permanent dentition. If not treated on time, it can aggravate and evolve to a more complex malocclusion, hindering facial growth and development. Aside from the occlu...

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Main Authors: Daniel Paludo Brunetto, Eduardo Franzzotti Sant’Anna, Andre Wilson Machado, Won Moon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dental Press Editora
Series:Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics
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