Understanding masticatory function in unilateral crossbites /
Unilateral posterior crossbite is a problem often seen in orthodontic practice, and properly understanding chewing patterns will lead to the most effective treatment program. Drawing on their research and available literature, Drs. Piancino and Kyrkanides present a fascinating look at chewing cycles...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Ames, Iowa :
Wiley Blackwell,
2016.
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | Unilateral posterior crossbite is a problem often seen in orthodontic practice, and properly understanding chewing patterns will lead to the most effective treatment program. Drawing on their research and available literature, Drs. Piancino and Kyrkanides present a fascinating look at chewing cycles and their role in the functional treatment of unilateral posterior crossbite.-Describes the physiology and pathology of chewing patterns and muscular activation in humans -Explains chewing patterns and muscular coordination, and their influence on the growth and harmony of the stomatognathic system -Clinical instruction for checking and correcting masticatory function and functional asymmetry in order to prevent the relapse of the malocclusion -Clinical cases walk readers through the treatment of seven crossbites. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781118971895 1118971892 9781118971888 1118971884 9781118971901 1118971906 |