Factors influencing the implementation of interceptive Orthodontic treatment at the level of the general dentist: 24 case studies from the Metropolitan area of Tshwane, South Africa
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Date
2019
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University of Western Cape
Abstract
General dentists in practice (both public and private) are often reluctant to perform interceptive orthodontic procedures on patients that present to their practices. As interceptive orthodontic treatment (IOT) can be of great benefit to some patients, it validates the need to assess the factors that influence the implementation of such treatment.
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Magister Scientiae Dentium - MSc(Dent)
Keywords
General dentist, Interceptive orthodontics, Malocclusion, South Africa, Socio-economic factors