Orthodontic Treatment Completion and Discontinuation in a Rural Sample from North Central Appalachia in the USA

BackgroundOrthodontics has inherent demands, requiring regular appointments and active patient engagement, but relatively little is established in regard to rates of completion of treatment and possible factors affecting successful completion. These factors may be particularly important for cultural...

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Main Authors: Chris A. Martin, Breana M. Dieringer, Daniel W. McNeil
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2017-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Public Health
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fpubh.2017.00171/full