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The study involved 64 children aged 4 to 7, divided into intervention and control groups to assess myofunctional therapy's impact on maxillary arch growth.
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The intervention group received 12 months of myofunctional training and habit cessation counselling, while the control group received counselling only.
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Significant increases in intercanine width, intermolar width, and arch perimeter were observed in the intervention group compared to controls after 12 months.
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Habit cessation rates were higher in the intervention group, with 87.5% achieving cessation compared to 65.6% in the control group.
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Orofacial muscle function scores improved significantly more in the intervention group, indicating the potential benefits of early myofunctional therapy.
