Finite element analysis of sagittal screw expander appliance in the treatment of anterior maxillary hypoplasia

The skeletal anterior crossbite is a common malocclusion in clinic. However, there have been no reports on the maxillary sagittal expansion to correct the premaxillary hypoplasia, which greatly influences the facial morphology and masticatory function, using finite element analysis. In the present s...

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Main Authors: Jian Zhang, Caiyun Liu, Yan Dong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fbioe.2023.1245764/full