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Wear-time monitoring in functional orthodontic appliances does not enhance patient satisfaction and is not associated with improved treatment duration or occlusal outcomes: A randomized controlled trial.

Journal of the World federation of orthodontists · Arponen H, Åberg T · 2026-10-01

Monitoring wear-time compliance in removable functional orthodontic appliances did not improve patient satisfaction, treatment duration, or occlusal outcomes compared to standard care in adolescents aged 10–15 years.

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