Pain, Discomfort, and Functional Impairments During Maxillary Expansion

Authors
Category Primary study
Registry of Trialsclinicaltrials.gov
Year 2020
Maxillary expansion is associated with varying degrees of pain and functional impairments. The current study aims to compare rapid maxillary expansion using a McNamara-type (bonded) appliance and slow maxillary expansion using a removable palatal expansion appliance concerning patient-centered outcomes. Those outcomes will include pain and discomfort, mastication difficulties, swallowing difficulties, and pressure on the soft tissues.
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First added on: May 10, 2024