Subject and Method
This study analyzes the attitudes and cooperation of 84 patients undergoing various orthodontic treatments, including active upper and lower removable appliances, functional appliances, and full bonded fixed appliances. Patient experiences regarding speech, swallowing, and breathing are assessed, alongside their preferences for wearing appliances in public. At a 6-month follow-up, clinician-rated cooperation was evaluated using the Orthodontic Patient Cooperation Scale, providing valuable insights into factors influencing treatment success and patient satisfaction.
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Presentation Transcript
Subjects • 84 patients • 25: one active upper removable appliance • 31: active upper and lower removable appliances simultaneously • 14: functional appliance • 14: full bonded fixed appliance
METHOD • Examples: • My brace makes it difficult to speak, … swallow,.. Breathe • I don’t like wearing it in public • Intensity: • Not at all applicable • A little applicable • Strongly applicable • Very strongly applicable
Method continue • Patient’s attitude to orthodontic treatment evaluated at appointment before appliance insertion via:
At the 6 months appointment, patient’s cooperation during entire period was retrospectively rated by their clinician using the ‘ Orthodontic Patient Cooperation Scale’.
