Variables Discriminating Individuals who Seek Orthodontic Treatment

Abstract

Overall, these results support the view that dental-facial esthetics and self-perceptions of occlusal appearance, as well as attitudes toward malocclusion and orthodontic treatment, are important factors in the individual's decision to obtain orthodontic treatment. The data indicate that psychosocial variables not directly related to occlusal problems and treatment, do not add significantly to the description of differences between those who seek treatment and those who do not. While these analyses did not include a number of variables--such as socioeconomic factors or attitudes of significant others--which may also be important in predicting individual response to malocclusion, they do suggest strongly that psychosocial factors directly related to need for treatment are probably most productively assessed in terms of self-perceptions of occlusal appearance and attitudes regarding dental malrelations and their treatment.

Oral Health-Related Quality of Life (OHQoL) among Adolescents Seeking Orthodontic Treatment

“…Therefore, it can be assumed that orthodontic patients mainly suffer esthetic and social problems rather than impairment of daily activities. These results agree with those of Albino et al, 21 who reported that about 80% of orthodontic patients complain about esthetic rather than health and functional impacts.…”

Lip Morphological Changes in Orthodontic Treatment

“…Next, another line was drawn parallel to the x-axis through the lower border of the chin, and the x-axis to the lower border of the chin was divided into two equal halves. Then, two vertical lines were drawn through the right and left superior vermilion point (9,11). From the superior vermilion point of the lip to the corners of the mouth both the right (6) and left (14) sides were divided into three equal parts.…”

Quality of Life after Orthodontic Therapy from the Perspective of CS-OIDP

“…This new approach by Chaves (1986) meets the above, which refers to the search for a criteria of related treatment needed from the point of view of the adjustment of the individual in society [5].…”

“…The literature theoretically suggests that orthodontic treatment promotes many psychosocial benefits [5]- [8]. However, the assessment of changes of pre or post orthodontic and/or orthosurgical treatment is based on traditional clinical measures, but it is the perception of the individual which is the central link of any need and satisfaction of treatment [9] [10].…”