Patients and parents expectations from orthodontic treatment-a survey Munjal Sudhir1, Professor & Head, Duggal Rohit, Professor, Kahlon Sukhdeep Singh, Reader, Bansal Sumit, Senior Lecturer 1Address for Correspondence: Dr. Sudhir Munjal Dept. of Orthodontics Dasmesh Institute of Research & Dental Sciences Faridkot, Punjab
Online published on 7 December, 2011. Abstract The purpose of this study was to investigate the expectations of children and their parents towards orthodontic treatment. A total of 200 subjects (100 patients and 100 parents) who were attending for their first visit, completed the questionnaire in the Department of Orthodontics at the Dasmesh Institute of Research and Dental Sciences, Faridkot. The children were aged between 10 to 15 years. The response of the children and one of the parents was examined using parametric statistical methods. Patients, as well as parents, had similar expectations with regards to - the fixed/removable brace, headgear, jaw surgery, difficulty in eating Idrinking. Similar views between patient/parent regarding orthodontic treatment- to straighten teeth, to produce better smile, improve facial appearance, improvement in speech was observed. Patients and parents had different opinion regarding the remaining questionnaire, as shown by statistical analysis. Significant difference was found between patients and parents in relation to several questions. Since the expectation of patients and their parents differed on several aspects, effective communication between the orthodontist, patient and parent is considered essential. Top Keywords Orthodontic Treatment, Questionnaire, Expectations. Top |