Viscoelastic response of the midpalatal suture during maxillary expansion treatment

ConclusionResults from this study support the notion of maintaining a low‐magnitude constant traction on the suture during treatment to avoid soft tissue failure and promote tissue remodeling.

Source: Orthodontics and Craniofacial Research - August 1, 2015 Category: Dentistry Authors: D. L. Romanyk, C. Shim, S. S. Liu, M. O. Lagravere, P. W. Major, J. P. Carey Tags: Original Article Source Type: research