Influence of malocclusion and orthodontic treatment in the masticatory efficiency of patients with craniofacial disorders
This study evaluates masticatory efficiency in orthodontic patients with craniofacial disorders compared to controls without, considering the effect of an orthodontic appliance and malocclusion. A total of 119 participants (7–21 years), divided into a craniofacial disorder and control group (n = 42...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2024-03-01
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Series: | Heliyon |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844024043524 |