ArticleDentistry journal2023
Profile of Orthodontic Use across Demographics.
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11 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 13 citations in OpenAlex.
- Sustainable clear aligner practice in esthetic and prosthetic dentistry: a scoping review for practical implementation.Frontiers in oral health · 2026Pooled it
- Clinical effectiveness of 0.018-inch vs. 0.022-inch bracket slot size in fixed orthodontic treatment: a systematic review and critical appraisal of the evidence.Frontiers in oral health · 2026Pooled it
- Are Orthodontic Interventions Associated With Headaches in Children and Adolescents? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Orthodontics & craniofacial research · 2025Pooled it
- Motivations and Barriers to Orthodontics as a Career Choice: Findings From a Mixed Methods Study.Journal of dental education · 2026Article
- Digital evaluation with ABO eCRE of treatment quality and efficiency with completely customized lingual and prefabricated vestibular appliances in combined orthodontic-orthognathic therapy: a retrospective cohort study.Progress in orthodontics · 2026Article
- Orthodontic treatment changes in bone mineral density distribution of maxillary alveolar bone in adolescent patients.The Angle orthodontist · 2026Article
- Inclination Changes in Incisors During Orthodontic Treatment with Passive Self-Ligating Brackets.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Menopause-related changes to maxillary trabecular bone micro-architecture.Frontiers in aging · 2025Article
- AI-driven dynamic orthodontic treatment management: personalized progress tracking and adjustments-a narrative review.Frontiers in dental medicine · 2025Review
- Orthodontic Educational Landscape in the Contemporary Context: Insights from Educators.Seminars in orthodontics · 2024Article
- Exploring the association between orthodontic treatment and temporomandibular disorders in pediatric patient: A retrospective study.Journal of orthodontic science · 2024Article
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Abstract
objectivesPopulation-based studies have focused on patients' rendering of orthodontic treatment due to their malocclusion and medical needs. However, there is a scarcity of data from national sources on the prevalence of orthodontic visits and associated patient characteristics, as well as their effect on dental health. This study evaluated the demographic differences of orthodontic patients and examined the association between orthodontics use and risk of periodontal disease and oral surgical intervention.
methodsThis study used data collected from the 2019 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey. Descriptive statistics were used to evaluate socio-demographics and covariates by the use of orthodontics. Chi-square tests were used to assess demographic differences among respondents who stated whether or not they used orthodontics. Logistic regression models were then used to examine the association of orthodontics and oral health outcomes.
resultsThe sample size was 12,422, of which 491 respondents indicated a usage of orthodontics. There were significant differences among demographic variables (
conclusionsOur findings indicate orthodontics usage was higher in females, younger patients, and Whites, highlighting the possible demographic disparities in orthodontics use. Additionally, those who used orthodontics were less likely to have oral health issues.
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