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The effects of headgear treatment timing on costs and orthodontic outcome: a follow-up study.

Acta odontologica Scandinavica · Hannula M, Tolvanen M, Pirttiniemi P, Pirilä-Parkkinen K, Silvola AS, Julku J · 2026-07-16

Earlier cervical headgear treatment for Class II malocclusion resulted in higher costs and more visits than delayed treatment, yet both groups achieved similar orthodontic outcomes.

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