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Orthodontic and Oral Health Assessment in Children With Autism: A Comparative Study With Typically Developing Children.

Orthodontics & craniofacial research · Polat MY, Kılıçaslan F · 2026-09-09

Children with autism spectrum disorder showed greater need for orthodontic treatment and poorer oral hygiene compared to typically developing peers, though dental bite patterns were similar between groups.

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