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Development and Validation of a Trilingual Questionnaire Assessing Socioeconomic Burden of Orthodontic Treatment In India

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Orthodontic care, though essential for functional and psychosocial health, often imposes a considerable socioeconomic burden on patients and families, especially in low- and middle-income countries. To quantify this multidimensional burden, a reliable and culturally relevant assessment tool is needed. A semi-structured questionnaire was developed through literature review and expert consultation. Face and content validity were established by a panel of five experts. Forty people from Wardha and

Source: Annals of dental specialty

DOI: 10.51847/mjygnuknmc