Socio-economic Characteristics of Orthodontic Patients in Lagos, Nigeria: A Cross-sectional Study.

Socioeconomic status has a significant impact on access to orthodontic treatment, and most orthodontic patients belong to the higher socioeconomic category. Recommendation is the main reason for choosing a treatment facility.

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2025-12-31
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https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v66i4.1062
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Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
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Socio-economic Characteristics of Orthodontic Patients in Lagos, Nigeria: A Cross-sectional Study.

Onyinye Dorothy Umeh, Sylvia Simon Etim
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Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
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Socio-economic Characteristics of Orthodontic Patients in Lagos, Nigeria: A Cross-sectional Study.

Onyinye Dorothy Umeh, Sylvia Simon Etim
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Abstract

Socioeconomic status has a significant impact on access to orthodontic treatment, and most orthodontic patients belong to the higher socioeconomic category. Recommendation is the main reason for choosing a treatment facility.

PubMedVol. 66(4)
University of Port Harcourt (NG)
Openalex Percentile: Top 31%
Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
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Socio-economic Characteristics of Orthodontic Patients in Lagos, Nigeria: A Cross-sectional Study. — Onyinye Dorothy Umeh, Sylvia Simon Etim · PubMed (2025) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS