Factors associated with the desire for orthodontic treatment among Brazilian adolescents and their parents

• Main Authors: Filogônio Cintia B (Author), Filogônio Cid A (Author), Ramos-Jorge Maria L (Author), Pordeus Isabela A (Author), Marques Leandro S (Author), Pereira Luciano J (Author), Paiva Saul M (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2009-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In the period of adolescence physical appearance takes on significant importance in the construction of personal identity, including one's relationship with one's own body. A variety of social, cultural, psychological and p...