Effect of occlusal adjustment on post-orthodontic relapse in extraction cases: a randomized clinical trial.

Rev Cient Odontol (Lima) · 2026 · PMC13238272 · PMID 42256689

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Although the Modified Little’s Irregularity Index (LII) did not differ significantly between the groups, the intervention group showed a slight decrease in maxillary LII and a slight increase in mandibular LII, suggesting a possible trend toward improved anterior alignment stability in the maxilla.

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