Factors associated with the desire for orthodontic treatment among Brazilian adolescents and their parents

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In the period of adolescence physical appearance takes on significant importance in the construction of personal identity, including one's relationship with one's own body. A variety of social, cultural, psychological and p...

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Main Authors: Filogônio Cintia B, Filogônio Cid A, Ramos-Jorge Maria L, Pordeus Isabela A, Marques Leandro S, Pereira Luciano J, Paiva Saul M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-12-01
Series:BMC Oral Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6831/9/34