Adherence to Orthodontic Treatment in Youth With Craniofacial Conditions: A Survey of US Orthodontists.

Canice E CrerandHillary M KapaJennifer LitteralAdriana C Da SilveiraMia K Markey

Published in: The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (2019)

Nonadherence to cleft lip/palate-related orthodontic care is common and potentially detrimental to care. Current interventions are not uniformly successful and could be better tailored. Understanding provider, patient, and family factors that affect adherence can inform individualized treatment planning to improve adherence and ultimately, treatment outcomes.

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