Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
8806379 International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 2018 8 Pages PDF
Abstract
MPAs can increase post-palatal and nasopharyngeal airway dimensions in growing skeletal class III subjects with maxillary retrusion. It may be suggested that MPAs have the potential to reduce the risk of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome in children with maxillary retrusion by enlarging airway space.
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Effects of maxillary protraction appliances on airway dimensions in growing class III maxillary retrognathic patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis
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