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[Patients' experiences with the Forsus appliance]
Xiao-guang Tian1, Zi-zhong Wu, Shi-jie Zhang
1Department of Orthodontics, The 88th Hospital of PLA. Tai'an 271000, Shandong Province, China.E-mail:kadingche9@163.com.
Patients generally adapt well to the Forsus appliance, reporting favorable experiences despite initial discomfort. Most side effects, like cheek irritation, diminish over time, indicating good patient acceptance of this orthodontic device.
Area of Science:
- Orthodontics
- Dental Devices
- Patient Experience
Background:
- The Forsus appliance is used in orthodontic treatments.
- Understanding patient experiences is crucial for treatment success.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate patient experiences with the Forsus appliance.
- To assess patient adaptation and overall satisfaction with the device.
Main Methods:
- A questionnaire survey was conducted among 64 patients using the Forsus appliance.
- Experiences were evaluated initially and after several months of wear.
Main Results:
- 83.7% of patients reported neutral to favorable experiences with the Forsus appliance.
- 85.4% adapted within 4 weeks; cheek irritation was the most common side effect (52%) but resolved over time.
Conclusions:
- The Forsus appliance is relatively well-accepted by patients.
- Initial discomfort and functional limitations decrease as patients adapt.
- Practitioners should monitor for and manage cheek irritation.
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