Factors Affecting the Duration of Fixed Orthodontic Treatment in Patients Treated in a University Department between 2016 and 2020.

The aim of this study was to assess the effect of possible influential factors on duration of fixed orthodontic treatment. This cross-sectional retrospective study included 505 female and 183 male orthodontic patients (a total of 688 persons) referring to a university department of orthodontics during 2016-2020. The study population included only those who had undergone fixed orthodontic treatment of both maxillary and mandibular arches.