Improvement of masticatory kinematic parameters after correction of unilateral posterior crossbite: Reasons for functional retention.

CONCLUSIONS: The results of this study showed that the functional appliance, FGB, was able to lower the percentage of RSCC significantly, bringing them back to the normal range in 75% of cases, and to improve the kinematic parameters that become symmetric between sides. PMID: 28771046 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28771046?dopt=Abstract

Source: The Angle Orthodontist - August 3, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Piancino MG, Cordero-Ricardo M, Cannavale R, Vallelonga T, Garagiola U, Merlo A Tags: Angle Orthod Source Type: research

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