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    • Dental Science
    • Psychology
    • Sociology

    Background:

    • Orthodontic treatment is sought for various reasons.
    • Understanding patient motivation is crucial for treatment adherence and outcomes.
    • Previous research has not fully elucidated the multifaceted nature of orthodontic treatment motivation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To systematically investigate the motivations for seeking orthodontic treatment.
    • To develop and test a multivariate model of treatment motivation.
    • To identify the key factors influencing the decision to undergo orthodontic care.

    Main Methods:

    • Developed an interview schedule based on a mapping sentence.
    • Administered interviews to 109 respondents with a high need for orthodontic treatment.
    • Utilized Smallest Space Analyses (SSA) and Partial Order Scalogram Analysis by base Coordinates (POSAC) to analyze motivational facets.

    Main Results:

    • Two primary facets of motivation were identified: treatment reason and information source.
    • Internal motivations (psychological reasons, family sources) were primary differentiators.
    • External motivations (physical health reasons) formed a secondary dimension; dentist and self-sources played minor roles.

    Conclusions:

    • Orthodontic treatment motivation is structured by internal (psychological, family) and external (physical health) factors.
    • Family and psychological reasons are the most significant drivers for seeking orthodontic care.
    • Dentist and self-derived information sources have a limited impact on motivation compared to family and psychological factors.