Problems related to patients seeking orthodontic treatment
Keywords:
malocclusion, orthodontic patients, patients seeking, orthodontic treatmentAbstract
Introduction: The aim of this study was to determine the main cause of pursuing orthodontic treatment. Methods And Materials: This was a hospital-based study conducted at Orthodontic Department, 383 subsequent orthodontic patients were inquired to fill out a questionnaire designed specially for them. Nine questions were included in the questionnaire to gather information on demographics, the purpose for seeking orthodontic treatment. Results: The research comprised 383 individuals, 110 males (28.7%),and 273 females (71.3%), Participants age 7 to 30, 94.3% of participants had cosmetic issues, 5.0% had functional issues, and 0.8% had TMD issues. Conclusion: Finally, malocclusions have a significant influence on appearance. However, research on the effects of malocclusion on Life is mixed. Understanding the effects of malocclusion on patients' lives is very significant because it highlights the specific effect on the life of an individual. No research has assessed the severity of the repercussions of known malocclusions, which requires more extensive and rigorous assessments.
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