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Correlation of the Radiographic Midpalatal and Zygomaticomaxillary Suture Maturation Stage with the Outcome of Rapid Maxillary Expansion in Patients Over 15 Years of Age Cover

Correlation of the Radiographic Midpalatal and Zygomaticomaxillary Suture Maturation Stage with the Outcome of Rapid Maxillary Expansion in Patients Over 15 Years of Age

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Language: English
Page range: 165 - 174
Submitted on: Jan 7, 2025
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Accepted on: Jun 10, 2025
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Published on: Sep 15, 2025
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