Factors related to orthodontic treatment time in adult patients

Factors related to orthodontic treatment time in adult patients.

INTRODUCTION The length of time that it takes an orthodontist to treat adult patients varies widely. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to investigate how different variables influence treatment time. METHODS Seventy clinical case reports of successfully treated adult patients were examined. The patients were selected from 4,723 records held by three experienced orthodontists. The influenc...

Patients’ satisfaction with orthodontic treatment and associated factors

Risk factors for periodontal changes in adult patients with banded second molars during orthodontic treatment.

OBJECTIVE To identify the risk factors for periodontal changes in adult patients during orthodontic treatment by evaluating the periodontal status of banded second molars using the gingival index (GI). MATERIAL AND METHODS The sample consisted of 100 adult patients divided into two groups: the Orthodontics group, undergoing corrective treatment with fixed appliances and bands cemented to the ...

Psychosocial reward of orthodontic treatment in adult patients.

SUMMARY The purpose of this study was to assess the short-term psychosocial impact of dental aesthetic improvement in adult subjects. Sixty-nine adult patients (61 females and 8 males, aged 21-59 years) requesting aesthetic dental improvement were prospectively and randomly recruited for the study in a private orthodontic office. A general interview included patient motivation and expectations ...

Psychosocial predictors of affect in adult patients undergoing orthodontic treatment.

In this paper we propose to study the role of psychosocial variables in affect in adult patients undergoing orthodontic treatment, considering that affect is a key variable in treatment adherence. Seventy-four patients (average age 33,24 ± 10,56) with metal multibracket-fixed orthodontic treatment were included. Patients were assessed twice. The first stage, at the beginning of treatment, inclu...