Orthodontic treatment demand for fixed treatment and aligners among young adults in middle Europe and South America – a questionnaire study
Abstract Background Patients experiencing any malocclusion, may desire for treatment. However, there is no scientific information orthodontic treatment demand and the knowledge of young adults about orthodontic treatment. The aim of the study was to assess orthodontic treatment demand in young adult...
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| author | Maciej Jedliński Joyce Belfus Marta Milona Marta Mazur Katarzyna Grocholewicz Joanna Janiszewska-Olszowska |
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| description | Abstract Background Patients experiencing any malocclusion, may desire for treatment. However, there is no scientific information orthodontic treatment demand and the knowledge of young adults about orthodontic treatment. The aim of the study was to assess orthodontic treatment demand in young adults from Poland and Chile, their previous orthodontic experience and their knowledge on fixed and aligner orthodontic treatment. Methods The target group comprised people aged 18–30. The sample size was estimated as above 400 for each country. The survey was carried out in Polish and Spanish within 3 months and consisted of 25 questions delivered via social media. Comparisons were made between countries, age subgroups and gender. Results The response rate was 1,99%, what stands for 1092 responses, 670 from Chile and 422 from Poland, respectively. The percentage of young adults who were already treated was 42,9% in Poland and 25,0% in Chile. The ones planning to have orthodontic treatment within a year counted for 11,8% in Poland and 5,3% in Chile. Most young adults who want to be treated (20,6%) rely on doctor’s recommendation on type of appliance while 14,7% of all respondents are interested solely in aligners. Most respondents have heard about aligners (58%). Direct provider-to-customer service without a doctor is not acceptable, neither in Poland (85,1%) nor in Chile (64,8%). Most young adults provided incorrect answers referring various aspects of aligner treatment. Conclusions In both countries, patients demand to be treated and monitored by the orthodontist. A high percentage of patients want to be treated exclusively with aligners. Direct-to-consumer orthodontics does not seem attractive to patients. Young adults do not have adequate knowledge referring to aligner treatment. Many people want to be treated despite a previous orthodontic treatment. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-797b4fefcb19460fa7120cc00a4b774a2024-03-05T20:34:26ZengBMCBMC Oral Health1472-68312024-03-0124112710.1186/s12903-024-04023-0Orthodontic treatment demand for fixed treatment and aligners among young adults in middle Europe and South America – a questionnaire studyMaciej Jedliński0Joyce Belfus1Marta Milona2Marta Mazur3Katarzyna Grocholewicz4Joanna Janiszewska-Olszowska5Department of Interdisciplinary Dentistry, Pomeranian Medical University in SzczecinFaculty of Dentistry, Universidad de los AndesDepartment of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Pomeranian Medical UniversityDepartment of Interdisciplinary Dentistry, Pomeranian Medical University in SzczecinDepartment of Interdisciplinary Dentistry, Pomeranian Medical University in SzczecinDepartment of Interdisciplinary Dentistry, Pomeranian Medical University in SzczecinAbstract Background Patients experiencing any malocclusion, may desire for treatment. However, there is no scientific information orthodontic treatment demand and the knowledge of young adults about orthodontic treatment. The aim of the study was to assess orthodontic treatment demand in young adults from Poland and Chile, their previous orthodontic experience and their knowledge on fixed and aligner orthodontic treatment. Methods The target group comprised people aged 18–30. The sample size was estimated as above 400 for each country. The survey was carried out in Polish and Spanish within 3 months and consisted of 25 questions delivered via social media. Comparisons were made between countries, age subgroups and gender. Results The response rate was 1,99%, what stands for 1092 responses, 670 from Chile and 422 from Poland, respectively. The percentage of young adults who were already treated was 42,9% in Poland and 25,0% in Chile. The ones planning to have orthodontic treatment within a year counted for 11,8% in Poland and 5,3% in Chile. Most young adults who want to be treated (20,6%) rely on doctor’s recommendation on type of appliance while 14,7% of all respondents are interested solely in aligners. Most respondents have heard about aligners (58%). Direct provider-to-customer service without a doctor is not acceptable, neither in Poland (85,1%) nor in Chile (64,8%). Most young adults provided incorrect answers referring various aspects of aligner treatment. Conclusions In both countries, patients demand to be treated and monitored by the orthodontist. A high percentage of patients want to be treated exclusively with aligners. Direct-to-consumer orthodontics does not seem attractive to patients. Young adults do not have adequate knowledge referring to aligner treatment. Many people want to be treated despite a previous orthodontic treatment.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-024-04023-0Orthodontic treatment needOrthodontic treatment demandAlignersFixed appliancePatient’s experienceQuestionnaire |
| spellingShingle | Maciej Jedliński Joyce Belfus Marta Milona Marta Mazur Katarzyna Grocholewicz Joanna Janiszewska-Olszowska Orthodontic treatment demand for fixed treatment and aligners among young adults in middle Europe and South America – a questionnaire study BMC Oral Health Orthodontic treatment need Orthodontic treatment demand Aligners Fixed appliance Patient’s experience Questionnaire |
| title | Orthodontic treatment demand for fixed treatment and aligners among young adults in middle Europe and South America – a questionnaire study |
| title_full | Orthodontic treatment demand for fixed treatment and aligners among young adults in middle Europe and South America – a questionnaire study |
| title_fullStr | Orthodontic treatment demand for fixed treatment and aligners among young adults in middle Europe and South America – a questionnaire study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Orthodontic treatment demand for fixed treatment and aligners among young adults in middle Europe and South America – a questionnaire study |
| title_short | Orthodontic treatment demand for fixed treatment and aligners among young adults in middle Europe and South America – a questionnaire study |
| title_sort | orthodontic treatment demand for fixed treatment and aligners among young adults in middle europe and south america a questionnaire study |
| topic | Orthodontic treatment need Orthodontic treatment demand Aligners Fixed appliance Patient’s experience Questionnaire |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-024-04023-0 |
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