Effect of socioeconomic and malocclusion-related factors on duration of orthodontic treatment by fixed appliance: A retrospective study.

Xueming ShiBin WuDan CaoJingjing LiuXinyao QianMao LiuMiaoning TangCheng YinLuwei LiuBin Yan

Published in: Orthodontics & craniofacial research (2023)

Young age, non-extraction and severe crowding (lower arch) can increase the chance of durations of ≤24 months. Rotated teeth, excessive overjet and Bolton ratio (overall) can increase the chance of durations of >24 months.

Keyphrases

weight gain
early onset
middle aged
physical activity
weight loss
aortic dissection