Social and psychological motivations for orthodontic treatment

Dorsey, Joseph W.; Korabik, Karen

doi:10.1016/0002-9416(77)90369-4

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“…The desire to have better dental appearance was the main reason why patients in this current study sought orthodontic treatment. This result is in agreement with most previously published studies (7,14,15).…”

Section: Part 2 -Dental Awareness Psychological Effect Of Malocclusisupporting

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Reasons For Seeking Orthodontic Treatment A Pilot Study

Abdullah

Yassin

Zamzam

2001

ADUM

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This pilot survey was conducted to determine the main reason and the motivating factors which, influence patients in seeking orthodontic treatment.115 patients aged 11-30 years old were taken from the orthodontic waiting list at the Dental Faculty, University Malaya dated December 1999 -May 2000. A structured questionnaire was designed and the survey of patients was carried out using the telephone. The desire to have a better dental appearance was the main reason (65 %) given by patients who were seeking orthodontic treatment.The most important motivating factor that influences patients in seeking orthodontic treatment was to attain straight teeth (48 %). In conclusion, patients seek orthodontic treatment mainly due to psychological reason, which is to improve dental appearance and aesthetic.Perceived needs of an orthodontic patient should also be taken into consideration before commencing orthodontic treatment to increase chances of mutually satisfying result for both the orthoqontist and patient.

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Section: Part 2 -Dental Awareness Psychological Effect Of Malocclusisupporting

confidence: 83%

Reasons For Seeking Orthodontic Treatment A Pilot Study

Abdullah

Yassin

Zamzam

2001

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“…[1][2][3] Although orthodontic treatment is based mainly on occlusal relationships, great attention has recently been paid to obtaining optimal facial profile esthetics. 4 The potential effect of orthodontic treatment on facial attractiveness is accepted by most dentists.…”

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confidence: 99%

Effect of maxillary incisor labiolingual inclination and anteroposterior position on smiling profile esthetics

Cao

Zhang²,

Bai³

et al. 2011

The Angle Orthodontist

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“…[14] People are fascinated by the beautiful and confident smiles of models and public figures in popular media and are thus motivated to improve their appearance. [15] Thus, a desire to enhance the appearance is often the major factor motivating people to seek orthodontic treatment. [16]…”

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Knowledge of orthodontics as a dental specialty: A preliminary survey among LASUCOM students

Adegbite¹,

Ogunbanjo²,

Ajisafe³

et al. 2012

Ann Med Health Sci Res

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Background:Awareness of malocclusion and the need to make corrections has increasingly becomes prevalent among our population. However, very few patients have presented in the orthodontic clinics with referrals from medical practitioners, an indication that the primary caregivers may be deficient in the knowledge of orthodontic practice.Objective:To assess the knowledge of orthodontics and the awareness of the effects of malocclusion on the general well-being, among medical students at the Lagos State University College of Medicine (LASUCOM).Materials and Methods:This cross-sectional study was conducted using a self-administered questionnaire. A total of 85 medical students in the institution participated in the study. Data entry and analysis was done using Epi info version 3.5. Frequency counts were generated for all variables and measures of central tendency for numerical variables.Results:All participants were medical students. Majority (75.3%) were in their clinical years while 24.7% were in their preclinical years. Only 45.9% of the respondents had heard of the term “orthodontics” and only 20% correctly answered that orthodontics involves malocclusion and its management. Concerning the treatment procedures used in orthodontic clinics, 54.1% of them selected rearrangement of teeth. When asked to identify the appliances used in orthodontics, 49.4% selected dentures, 40% selected removable appliances, and 57.7% selected braces. Most of the respondents (81.2%) agreed that as medical doctors they would refer patients for orthodontic care, while 3.5% were undecided and 15.3% disagreed.Conclusion:The medical students surveyed had limited knowledge of orthodontics as a specialty and also knew very little about the impact of malocclusion on the well-being of the individual. They would, therefore, benefit from basic education in orthodontics to stimulate their interest in the specialty and improve their ability to refer patients appropriately.

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Social and psychological motivations for orthodontic treatment

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Reasons For Seeking Orthodontic Treatment A Pilot Study

Reasons For Seeking Orthodontic Treatment A Pilot Study

Effect of maxillary incisor labiolingual inclination and anteroposterior position on smiling profile esthetics

Knowledge of orthodontics as a dental specialty: A preliminary survey among LASUCOM students

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