Interaction between deglutition, tongue posture, and malocclusion: A comparison of intraoral compartment formation in subjects with neutral occlusion or different types of malocclusion.

CONCLUSIONS:   The null hypothesis was rejected for mean VS plateau durations and peak heights and for SPS AUC. Negative pressures at the VS may stabilize outer soft tissues passively and may explain the dental arch form shaping effect by mimic muscles. (Angle Orthod. 2016;88:1-9.).
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Source: The Angle Orthodontist - February 19, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: Knösel M, Nüser C, Jung K, Helms HJ, Engelke W, Sandoval P Tags: Angle Orthod Source Type: research