Effects of maxillary protraction appliances on airway dimensions in growing class III maxillary retrognathic patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis

The purpose of this study was to assess, through a systematic review and meta-analysis, the efficacy of maxillary protraction appliances (MPAs) on improving pharyngeal airway dimensions in growing class III patients with maxillary retrognathism.

Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - December 14, 2017 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Ye Ming, Yun Hu, Yuyue Li, Jinfeng Yu, Haojue He, Leilei Zheng Tags: Review Article Source Type: research