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Comparative Evaluation of Transverse Maxillary Arch Changes in Mixed Dentition with Clear Aligners vs Conventional Maxillary Expanders: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

International journal of clinical pediatric dentistry · Athawale S, Mohelay N, Batra P, Talwar A, Singh AK · 2026-08-01

A systematic review compared clear aligners with conventional maxillary expanders for treating upper arch constriction in children, finding that expanders achieved greater intermolar width expansion while aligners provided better molar control with less tipping.

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