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[Analysis of influencing factors on orthodontic efficacy in adolescent patients and construction of logistic regression model].

Shanghai kou qiang yi xue = Shanghai journal of stomatology · Ma H, Sun H, Pu C, Xu Q, Meng M, He H · 2026-06-01

Researchers identified seven factors affecting long-term orthodontic stability in 260 adolescent patients and created a predictive model. Anxiety, certain malocclusion types, root abnormalities, poor hygiene, and non-compliance increased relapse risk, while longer retainer use protected against it.

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