Changes in Masticatory Muscle Activity Following Interceptive Orthodontic Treatment in Children with Class II Malocclusion: A Multicenter Controlled Longitudinal Surface Electromyographic Study.
Andresen functional appliance therapy in Class II malocclusion produced measurable changes in masseter and temporalis muscle activity over 12 months, whereas untreated Class II and normal Class I controls showed no significant muscle activity changes.
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Oral Health Management for PEG Fed Children
Oral health care for children fed entirely by PEG tube — a practical guide for Australian oral health therapists.
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