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Reem A Alansari1, Dimah A Faydhi2, Basoum S Ashour2
1Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Patient Preference and Adherence
|December 20, 2019
Summary
Adults prefer modern aesthetic orthodontic appliances like clear aligners and lingual brackets over traditional ones. They find these more attractive and acceptable, but are less willing to pay extra for their children.
Area of Science:
- Orthodontics
- Dental Aesthetics
- Patient Preferences
Background:
- Orthodontic treatment requires patients to choose appliances, impacting treatment outcomes.
- Understanding patient preferences is crucial for dental practitioners in practice management and patient satisfaction.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate adult perceptions of orthodontic appliance attractiveness, acceptability, preference, and economic value.
- To compare these perceptions for self-application versus application for children.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional survey of 199 adults (average age 27.7 years).
- Participants rated appliance attractiveness, acceptability, preference, and willingness to pay using questionnaires and image comparisons.
Main Results:
- Clear aligners and lingual brackets were rated most attractive and acceptable.
- Lingual brackets (39.2%) and clear aligners (34.17%) were most preferred.
- Adults were willing to pay more for aesthetic appliances for themselves than for their children.
Conclusions:
- Adults favor innovative, aesthetic orthodontic appliances over traditional options.
- Willingness to pay a premium exists for aesthetic appliances for personal use, but not significantly for children.
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