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Effects of maxillary expansion on the upper airways: Evidence from systematic reviews and meta-analyses.

Rosaria BucciDanilo MontanaroRoberto RongoRosa VallettaAmbra MichelottiVincenzo D'Antò
Published in: Journal of oral rehabilitation (2019)
Whenever a constricted maxilla is present general dentists, paediatricians and ENTs should be familiar with the potential improvement provided by ME. However, due to the low/critically low quality of SRs supporting these results, ME cannot be indicated only for upper airways enhancement, but should be supported by an orthodontic indication.
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