Glass-ionomer open exposure (GOPEX) versus closed exposure of palatally impacted canines: A retrospective study of treatment outcome and orthodontists’ preferences

Objectives: To investigate which surgical technique orthodontists prefer for exposing palatally impacted canines (PICs), and to compare closed exposure and glass-ionomer open exposure (GOPEX) with regard to pre- and post-surgical orthodontic variables. Materials and methods: A questionnaire with 19...

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Main Authors: Hansen, K. (Author), Naoumova, J. (Author), Rahbar, E. (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Oxford University Press 2018
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