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[Parental perception of children malocclusion and early orthodontic intervention in Hangzhou city].

Shanghai kou qiang yi xue = Shanghai journal of stomatology · Zhang X, Zhao F · 2026-04-01

Parents in Hangzhou generally support early orthodontic intervention for children's malocclusion, though they prioritise dental appearance over functional issues; regular dental check-ups and parental history of malocclusion were key factors strengthening parental understanding.

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