Awareness of Orthodontic Treatment in School Children of Karnataka State – A Survey

Siddegowda, Roopa

doi:10.9790/4861-0420105

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“…Previous studies revealed that parents who have been former orthodontic patients or are willing to undergo orthodontic treatment are more approving of this treatment for their children [8][9][10]. Malocclusion is not considered a dental problem by most parents [11]. Many factors play a major role in determining parents' perceptions and attitudes towards seeking orthodontic care for their children.…”

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Parents’ Awareness of Early Orthodontic Consultation: A Cross-Sectional Study

Aldweesh

Gassem

AlShehri

et al. 2022

IJERPH

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Objective: The aim of this paper is to assess parents’ knowledge about early orthodontic consultation and treatment, and to determine the association of this knowledge with their level of education, number of children, monthly income, children’s age and perceived dental problems. Methods: A questionnaire was distributed to 3000 school children aged 6–11 years. The children were asked to take the questionnaire to their parents and bring it back the next day. It consisted of 13 questions. Some of these questions were related to the gender of the child, number of children, parents’ level of education and parents’ monthly income. The remaining questions assessed the parents’ awareness of their children’s need for orthodontic treatment. Results: In total, 2538 parents completed the questionnaire. Of these, 2014 (79%) of the parents thought that their children’s teeth would have a significant impact on their personality. Moreover, 1637 (64.5%) parents thought that their children had a problem with their teeth; 1080 (66%) of these parents consulted a dentist. Of these 1080 parents, 821 (76%) consulted an orthodontist, and of these 821 parents, 449 (55%) initiated the required orthodontic treatment. The number of children who visited an orthodontist was found to increase with an increase in age (p = 0.0057). Moreover, a perceived overjet was associated with a higher number of orthodontic consultations (p = 0.0326). Conclusion: Although parents’ awareness regarding their children’s orthodontic treatment is important, other factors, such as the age of the child, the severity of the malocclusion and the consulted dentist, play a role in initiating orthodontic treatment.

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Parents’ Awareness of Early Orthodontic Consultation: A Cross-Sectional Study

Aldweesh

Gassem

AlShehri

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“…Earlier studies were conducted to assess the awareness levels of oral health and need for orthodontic treatment among pre-adolescent and adolescents. [3][4][5][6] The present study was undertaken to study the levels of awareness among young adults.…”

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Awareness of orthodontic treatment need in young adults between 18-25 years

Mathur¹,

Ponnada²,

Aravind³

et al. 2020

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Introduction:Health is defined by WHO as 'a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. Objectives: There is a need to identify levels of awareness with respect to Orthodontic treatment need in the adult group of patients who comprise the majority of orthodontic patients. Materials and Methods:A survey of 14 questionnaire was conducted among the students of various colleges in Hyderabad and Secunderabad, India. A total of 808 young adult patients of age group of 18-25 years were included in the study. Data Analysis: Chi-square test, unpaired t test and one way ANOVA were performed. Results and Discussion: Most of the students participated in the survey responded that they noticed people with crooked teeth and had seen people wearing braces (76.73% and 83.91% respectively). However, when asked the need for wearing braces, most of them responded as not required (74.13%). Around 52% felt that the orthodontic treatment is longer. 73.39% felt that the treatment is costly. Around 52% felt that the orthodontic treatment is longer. 73.39% felt that the treatment is costly. Conclusion:The study's main purpose was to know the levels of awareness of orthodontic treatment need among young adults, there by educating them by posing these questions as this age group is considered to be potential orthodontic patients.

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