| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8696330 | American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics | 2016 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Orthodontic treatment in adults does not cause clinically significant changes to the volume or the minimally constricted area of the upper airway. These results suggest that dental extractions in conjunction with orthodontic treatment have a negligible effect on the upper airway in adults.
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Authors
Benjamin T. Pliska, Isaac T. Tam, Alan A. Lowe, Alisa M. Madson, Fernanda R. Almeida,