Background: Of the various malocclusions, unilateral posterior crossbite has often been
associated to skeletal and muscular asymmetrical growth and function. Objective: To assess …

Purpose The aim of this study was to compare dentoskeletal effects of bone-borne
expanders with those of conventional expanders in adolescent and adults having transverse …

Background The increased prevalence of malocclusions represents a secular trend
attributed to the interaction of genetic and environmental factors. The analysis of factors …

The aim of the study was to verify the prevalence of anterior open bite (AOB) and posterior
cross-bite (PC) in the primary dentition and the association with sociodemographic factors …

International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry 2011; 21: 68–73 Background. Several studies
have determined the effects of non‐nutritive sucking habits on malocclusions, but provided …

Background The authors studied the effects of nonnutritive sucking behavior (NNSB) on
malocclusions through a systematic review of association (etiology). Types of Studies …

The aim of the present study was to obtain the prevalence of malocclusions in preschool
children in Shanghai, China. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 2335 children …

Introduction: Bruxism is associated with several etiological factors ranging from
psychological, neuromuscular, and occlusal disharmonies. Occlusal disharmony includes …

Purpose To evaluate the prevalence of malocclusion and associated factors in the primary
dentition of preschoolers in the city of Diamantina, Brazil. Methods A cross-sectional study …

Objectives: Bruxism can result in temporomandibular disorders, oral pain, and tooth wear.
However, it is unclear whether bruxism affects malocclusion. The aim of this study was to …