A novel methodology for assessing, evaluating, and classifying defects in clear aligner attachments
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Submitted on: Jan 1, 2025
Accepted on: Apr 1, 2025
Published on: Jun 3, 2025
Published by: Australian Society of Orthodontists Inc.
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