Compliance monitor for use with removable orthodontic headgear appliances

  • P. A. Kyriacou
  • D. P. Jones
Communication

Keywords

Electronic monitoring Patient compliance Removable orthodontic headgear appliances 

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References

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© IFMBE 1997

Authors and Affiliations

  • P. A. Kyriacou
    • 1
  • D. P. Jones
    • 1
  1. 1.Department of Medical Electronics and PhysicsSt. Bartholomew's and The Royal London School of Medicine and DentistryLondonUK

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