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Review
. 2007 May;131(5):581-8.
doi: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2006.03.028.

Obesity in adolescence: implications in orthodontic treatment

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Obesity in adolescence: implications in orthodontic treatment

Wendell W Neeley 2nd et al. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2007 May.

Abstract

The incidence of obesity is increasing in the United States and around the world, and it is likely that obese patients will present for orthodontic therapy in greater numbers in the future. The implications of obesity for psychosocial well-being, bone metabolism, craniofacial growth, and pubertal growth must be assessed in treating obese orthodontic patients. This review article focuses on the relevant issues concerning obesity in regard to orthodontic therapy.

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  • Orthodontic treatment and self-esteem.
    Turpin DL. Turpin DL. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2007 May;131(5):571-2. doi: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2007.03.009. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2007. PMID: 17482065 No abstract available.
  • Obesity.
    Goyal S. Goyal S. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2008 Jan;133(1):7-8. doi: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2007.11.014. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2008. PMID: 18174060 No abstract available.

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