Orthodontic Treatment as a Protective Factor for Dental Caries Experience and Severity: A Population-Based Study
Objective. The aim of this study was to assess the effects of orthodontic treatment on the experience, prevalence, and severity of dental caries later in life in a representative sample of U.S. adults. Methods. Using a population-based study design, data from 9,486 participants in the third National...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2021-01-01
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Series: | International Journal of Dentistry |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/9926069 |