Effect of motivational interviewing on oral and dental health of adolescents with fixed orthodontic appliances
Introduction: Orthodontic appliances increase the risk of dental caries and gum disease. Since it is rather difficult to maintain oral hygiene in patients with fixed orthodontic appliances due to the presence of brackets, bands, and arch wires, they should be persuaded to take care of their oral...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Tehran University of Medical Sciences
2022-11-01
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Series: | Journal of Craniomaxillofacial Research |
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Online Access: | https://jcr.tums.ac.ir/index.php/jcr/article/view/420 |