A Study of skeletal effects stability after Rapid Maxillary Expansion assisted by laser- -A Radiographic study-


Abstract in English

To determine the stability of transverse skeletal changes following Rapid maxillary expansion (RME) assisted by laser during 6 month period. Materials and Methods: The sample consisted of 23 adults patients with contracting in maxilla and posterior unilateral or bilateral crossbite.

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