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Analysis of errors in following the rapid maxillary expansion activation protocol: An observational study

A Nota1, S Tecco2, S Caruso3

  • 1Dental School, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University and IRCCS San Raffaele, Milan, Italy - Department MeSVA, University of L´Aquila, L´Aquila, Italy.

European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry
|June 28, 2019
PubMed
Summary

Parents frequently make errors when activating rapid palatal expanders, often missing activations. This study analyzed discrepancies between prescribed and actual activations in orthodontic treatment for constricted maxillary arches.

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