The orthodontist gave my patient a rapid maxillary expander and then a functional   appliance with a headgear component. The patient has achieved an outstanding result!   What biological mechanism allows these appliances to work?
Noble
James
J
Division of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba. drjamesnoble@gmail.com
Karaiskos
Nicholas E
NE
Wiltshire
William A
WA
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