Early treatment with the ALF functional appliance.

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  • James M Bronson
  • James Alexander Bronson
چکیده

The aim of this study is to report five cases of children treated with an interceptive technique utilizing ALF (Advanced Light Force) functional orthodontic appliances in anterior and/or posterior cross bites in primary and early mixed dentition.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • International journal of orthodontics

دوره 25 1  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2014