U.S., April 28 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07552441) titled 'Orofacial Muscle Pressure and Maxillary Transverse Development' on April 20.
Brief Summary: Study Title: Investigation of the Effects of Tongue, Lip, and Cheek Pressures on the Development of Upper Jaw Narrowness
Introduction and Hypothesis The structure of our face and the alignment of our teeth are influenced not only by our genetics but also by the surrounding soft tissues, such as the lips, cheeks, and tongue. These muscles exert constant pressure on our teeth and jawbones. According to the "Equilibrium Theory," teeth stay in their proper positions when the inward pressure from the lips and cheeks is balanced by the outward pr...