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Influence of early myofunctional training on maxillary arch development in children aged 4-7 years with mild oral habits: a controlled pilot study.

Frontiers in pediatrics · Xiao Q, Ma J · 2026-07-07

Children aged 4–7 with mild oral habits who received myofunctional training plus habit counselling showed greater increases in upper arch width and perimeter over 12 months compared to those receiving counselling alone, alongside better habit cessation and muscle function improvements.

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