Orthodontics. Part 1: Who needs orthodontics?

There are various reasons for offering patients orthodontic treatment. Some of these include improved aesthetics, occlusal function and the long-term dental health.

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Published inBritish dental journal Vol. 195; no. 8; p. 433
Main Authors Roberts-Harry, D, Sandy, J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England Nature Publishing Group 25.10.2003
Subjects
Child
Dental Health Surveys
Dentistry
Esthetics, Dental
Humans
Malocclusion - complications
Malocclusion - therapy
Needs Assessment
Orthodontics, Corrective - utilization
Patient Selection
Tooth Abrasion - etiology
Tooth Injuries - etiology
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Summary:There are various reasons for offering patients orthodontic treatment. Some of these include improved aesthetics, occlusal function and the long-term dental health.
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ISSN:0007-0610
1476-5373
DOI:10.1038/sj.bdj.4810592