Funding for this research was provided by:
Align Technology Research Program (No. AQKY22-2-6, No. AQKY22-2-6, No. AQKY22-2-6, No. AQKY22-2-6)
Sichuan Science and Technology Program (2022YFS0117, 2022YFS0117, 2022YFS0117, 2022YFS0117)
Article History
Received: 29 July 2024
Accepted: 18 June 2025
First Online: 30 July 2025
Declarations
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: The study protocol was reviewed and approved by the Research Subject Review Board as well as the Ethical Scientific Board at Sichuan University, under the approval number WCHSIRB-D-2019–055. Furthermore, the study adhered to the guidelines established in the Declaration of Helsinki, and informed consent was secured from the parents of all participants.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.