COMMON MOTIVATIONAL FACTORS IN PATIENTS SEEKING ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.33279/jkcd.v5i02.244Abstract
Objective: The aim of this study was to determine patients’ motivation and their awareness regarding orthodontic treatment.
Material and Methods: This was a cross-sectional descriptive study. Two Hundred, male and female patients, reporting to outpatient department, Khyber College of Dentistry, Peshawar for orthodontic treatment, participated in this study. A semi structured questionnaire was used for the collection of data. Data was analyzed using statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 17.
Results: The study population consisted of patients with 10-41 years of age with a mean age of 19.97 years, mostly females (66%). In this study the ratio of illiterate to literate was 1:4.5 and 55% of the literates were highly educated. Out of total 49.5% were self motivated for the treatment, 40% by parents, family and friends and only 5% by dentists. The results of common motivating factors in this research came out to be enhancing facial appearance (52.5%), self esteem (26%), improve dental health (15%) and to correct speech and bite (6.5%).
Conclusions: It was concluded from the study that females in their teenage are more aware of their dental discrepancies and usually are self motivated and encouraged to seek treatment, as they are uncomfortable with their dental and facial esthetics. Facial appearance is a much more motivating factor to seek orthodontic treatment as compared to functional reasons, because it will have a positive impact on their social life, it increases their self confidence and will get a better job opportunities.
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