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. 2010 Dec;10(4):248-9.
doi: 10.1016/j.jebdp.2010.09.004.

Interceptive orthodontic treatment improves malocclusions over no treatment, but does not produce finished-quality results

Anne-Marie Bollen  1
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Interceptive orthodontic treatment improves malocclusions over no treatment, but does not produce finished-quality results

Anne-Marie Bollen. J Evid Based Dent Pract. 2010 Dec.

Abstract

Article title and bibliographic information: Effectiveness of interceptive orthodontic treatment in reducing malocclusions. King GJ, Brudvik P. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2010;137:18-25.

Reviewer: Anne-Marie Bollen, DDS, MS, PhD.

Purpose/question: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of interceptive treatment.

Source of funding: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR grant #U54DE14254).

Type of study/design: A retrospective cohort study.

Level of evidence: Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidence.

Strength of recommendation grade: Not applicable.

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