Comparison of WALA ridge and dental arch dimensions changes after orthodontic treatment using a passive self-ligating system or conventional fixed appliance

Conclusions: Treatment with a passive self-ligating system resulted in a significantly greater increase of the WALA ridge width and mandibular arch dimensions when compared to conventional appliance.

Source: Indian Journal of Dental Research - August 8, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: Tarso Esteves Karina Maria Salvatore Freitas Darwin Vaz de Lima Paula Cotrin Rodrigo Hermont Can & #231;ado Fabr & #237;cio Pinelli Valarelli Marcos Roberto De Freitas Renata Cristina Gobbi de Oliveira Source Type: research