When bone thickness and density are normal, the impact may not be significant; however, in cases of osteoporosis or reduced bone thickness, excessive compressive stress is more likely to result in fractures or bone resorption, along with overloading of the micro-implants, leading to loosening and dislodgement.
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The effect of different micro-implant-assisted rapid palatal expanders designed digitally: a three-dimensional finite element analysis.
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