Orthodontic Diagnostic Tools and Material Usage in Saudi Arabia
Introduction: The evaluation of changes in orthodontic practice over the years, is essential for defining treatment efficacy. Accordingly, shedding light on the profile of orthodontic practice in Saudi Arabia is crucial. Aim: To investigate current trends in orthodontic practice in Saudi Arabia...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2021-08-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/15175/49203_CE[Ra1]_F[SK]_PF1(PS_OM)_PN(KM)_PFA2(OM)_PF2(PrG_SL).pdf |
| Summary: | Introduction: The evaluation of changes in orthodontic practice
over the years, is essential for defining treatment efficacy.
Accordingly, shedding light on the profile of orthodontic practice
in Saudi Arabia is crucial.
Aim: To investigate current trends in orthodontic practice in Saudi
Arabia and the factors affecting choices regarding materials and
techniques among orthodontists.
Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted
from July 2019 to December 2019 at the College of Dentistry, King
Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. An electronic survey of 29
objective questions was sent to 1,500 orthodontic members of
the Saudi Orthodontic Society. The survey collected demographic
data, diagnostic records and information on the fixed orthodontic
appliances used by the respondents. Frequency and percentages
were calculated for all variables. Chi-square test was used to
determine the effects of factors, including years of experience
and place of work, on the choice of diagnosis protocol and fixed
appliance material, with the significance set at p-value ≤0.05.
Results: Two hundred and nine respondents completed the survey.
The respondents reported a highly significant use of computers
for digitising cephalometric analysis, with the traditional method
of obtaining study models reported as highly significant (p<0.001).
Orthodontists routinely used the MBT preadjusted bracket system
(52.6%) and performed direct bonding of the bracket (91.4%).
Bonding of the first molars was preferred by 36.4% of the
clinicians. Glass ionomer cement was the most frequently used
band cement (55.5%), and the most popular archwire material
was nickel–titanium shape memory. Clinicians with less than five
years of experience used significantly more postcephalometric
radiographs (p=0.006) and postorthodontic treatment models
(p=0.028). Senior orthodontists (10-15 years of experience) had a
higher use of indirect bonding techniques (p=0.05).
Conclusion: This study provides information on the relevant
aspects of orthodontists in Saudi Arabia in terms of their
individuality, training and techniques used. The findings can
be used as a reference for future national surveys to evaluate
changes in orthodontic practice in Saudi Arabia. |
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| ISSN: | 2249-782X 0973-709X |