A survey of patient compliance with removable orthodontic retainer wear in Brunei Darussalam
Abstract Objective To explore compliance with removable orthodontic retainer wear among patients who had completed fixed appliance orthodontic treatments. Materials and methods A cross-sectional online survey was distributed to patients who had completed orthodontic treatment at the government ortho...
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| author | Meng Ern Lim Jagjit Singh Dhaliwal Siti Waznah Hj Abd Wahab Hanif Abdul Rahman |
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| description | Abstract Objective To explore compliance with removable orthodontic retainer wear among patients who had completed fixed appliance orthodontic treatments. Materials and methods A cross-sectional online survey was distributed to patients who had completed orthodontic treatment at the government orthodontic clinics. The response rate was 54.9%, 663 questionnaires were distributed and 364 responses were received. Demographic information was collected, and questions regarding types of retainers prescribed, instructed and actual wear times, satisfaction levels, and reasons for wearing and not wearing retainers. Chi Square, Fisher’s Exact tests and Independent T-Test were used to detect significant associations between variables. Results Respondents under 20 years old and employed were the most compliant. The mean satisfaction levels of Hawley Retainer and Vacuum-Formed Retainer were reported to be 3.7 (P = 0.565). About 28% of those in both groups stated that they wear them to maintain their teeth straight. 32.7% of Hawley retainer wearers reported not wearing their retainers due to speech difficulties. Conclusion Age and employment status were the variables that determined compliance. There was no significant difference in the satisfaction levels between the two retainer types. Most respondents wear their retainers to keep their teeth straight. Discomfort and forgetfulness were the primary reasons for not wearing retainers, besides speech difficulties. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-54b134ccb227461f98e1e2df5a4ac8bd2023-03-22T12:08:26ZengNature Publishing GroupBDJ Open2056-807X2023-03-01911710.1038/s41405-023-00138-8A survey of patient compliance with removable orthodontic retainer wear in Brunei DarussalamMeng Ern Lim0Jagjit Singh Dhaliwal1Siti Waznah Hj Abd Wahab2Hanif Abdul Rahman3PAPRSB Institute of Health Sciences, Universiti Brunei DarussalamPAPRSB Institute of Health Sciences, Universiti Brunei DarussalamPAPRSB Institute of Health Sciences, Universiti Brunei DarussalamPAPRSB Institute of Health Sciences, Universiti Brunei DarussalamAbstract Objective To explore compliance with removable orthodontic retainer wear among patients who had completed fixed appliance orthodontic treatments. Materials and methods A cross-sectional online survey was distributed to patients who had completed orthodontic treatment at the government orthodontic clinics. The response rate was 54.9%, 663 questionnaires were distributed and 364 responses were received. Demographic information was collected, and questions regarding types of retainers prescribed, instructed and actual wear times, satisfaction levels, and reasons for wearing and not wearing retainers. Chi Square, Fisher’s Exact tests and Independent T-Test were used to detect significant associations between variables. Results Respondents under 20 years old and employed were the most compliant. The mean satisfaction levels of Hawley Retainer and Vacuum-Formed Retainer were reported to be 3.7 (P = 0.565). About 28% of those in both groups stated that they wear them to maintain their teeth straight. 32.7% of Hawley retainer wearers reported not wearing their retainers due to speech difficulties. Conclusion Age and employment status were the variables that determined compliance. There was no significant difference in the satisfaction levels between the two retainer types. Most respondents wear their retainers to keep their teeth straight. Discomfort and forgetfulness were the primary reasons for not wearing retainers, besides speech difficulties.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41405-023-00138-8 |
| spellingShingle | Meng Ern Lim Jagjit Singh Dhaliwal Siti Waznah Hj Abd Wahab Hanif Abdul Rahman A survey of patient compliance with removable orthodontic retainer wear in Brunei Darussalam BDJ Open |
| title | A survey of patient compliance with removable orthodontic retainer wear in Brunei Darussalam |
| title_full | A survey of patient compliance with removable orthodontic retainer wear in Brunei Darussalam |
| title_fullStr | A survey of patient compliance with removable orthodontic retainer wear in Brunei Darussalam |
| title_full_unstemmed | A survey of patient compliance with removable orthodontic retainer wear in Brunei Darussalam |
| title_short | A survey of patient compliance with removable orthodontic retainer wear in Brunei Darussalam |
| title_sort | survey of patient compliance with removable orthodontic retainer wear in brunei darussalam |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41405-023-00138-8 |
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