Condylar Changes after Maxillary Expansion in Children with Cleft Lip and Palate—A Three-Dimensional Retrospective Study

Condylar Changes after Maxillary Expansion in Children with Cleft Lip and Palate—A Three-Dimensional Retrospective Study

Background: The presence of posterior crossbite can trigger aesthetic and functional changes as mandibular asymmetry in individuals, contributing to asymmetrical muscle function. Mandibular asymmetry and respective condyle adaptation may be an etiological factor in temporomandibular disorder. This s...

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Main Authors: Inês Carolina Graça, Inês Francisco, Adriana Guimarães, Francisco Caramelo, Francisco Vale
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-06-01
Series:Biomimetics
Subjects:
cleft palate
cone beam computed tomography
mandibular condyle
malocclusion
palatal expansion technique
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2313-7673/7/2/73

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