Long-term stability of maxillary protraction therapy in Class III patients with complete unilateral cleft lip and palate.

CONCLUSIONS:: In the long term, MP affords favorable maxillary advancement in patients with UCLP. A mandibular excess at T0 and vertical maxillary hypoplasia may contribute to the long-term relapse of a reverse overjet.
PMID: 30484325 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: The Angle Orthodontist - November 28, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: Zhang Y, Fu Z, Jia H, Huang Y, Li X, Liu H, Li W Tags: Angle Orthod Source Type: research