General dentists and other dental specialists may be treating orthodontic cases without a proper understanding of the key components of malocclusion. This mini-review aims to identify the discrepancies in recognition of orthodontic case complexity and to give an insight as to why advanced speciality training is a must for the provision of comprehensive orthodontic care.
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