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The Leaf Expander for Non-Compliance Treatment in the Mixed Dentition.

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: One of the main disadvantages of a rapid palatal expander is the need for the patient’s parents to perform activations at home. Moreover, it requires several closely spaced appointments to verify proper activation of the screw and determine when to stop active expansion. The Leaf Expander is an effective alternative for treatment of maxillary deficiency in growing patients. Without the need for compliance from patients or parents, it performs controlled tooth movement for expansion and avoids undesirable side effects on the permanent teeth. Easy and safe to activate in the office, it provides predetermined, light, and constant forces for painless expansion and predictable results.

Source: PubMed

Authors: Claudio Lanteri, Matteo Beretta, Valentina Lanteri, Alessandro Gianolio, Claudia Cherchi, Lorenzo Franchi

Institutions: University of Insubria, University of Milan, University of Florence

Language: English

Topic: Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics

Subfield: Orthodontics

Field: Dentistry

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2586247131

FWCI: 1.184

Cites: 7

Cited by: 26

Related to: 10