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Correction of bilateral PXB and the changes in the intercanine and intermolar width after palatal expansion.
| Study | Correction of Bilateral PXB | Intercanine Width (mm) | Intermolar Width (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memikoglu et al. [36] | Not mentioned | Cusp tip: 3.42 | Cusp tip: 5.42 |
| Micheletti et al. [37] | Over-correction | Cusp tip: 3.21 (0.4) | Cusp: 3.21 (0.8) |
| Lorente et al. [38] | Not mentioned | Cusp tip: 3.8 (2.2) | Cusp tip: 6.2 (2.9) |
Abbreviation: PXB, posterior crossbite.
