Correlations among satisfaction parameters after orthodontic treatment.

Area of Science:

• Orthodontics
• Dental Public Health
• Psychology

Background:

• Patient satisfaction is a key outcome measure in orthodontic treatment.
• Understanding factors influencing satisfaction can improve patient care and treatment planning.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess patient satisfaction following orthodontic treatment.
• To explore correlations between orthodontic treatment satisfaction and life satisfaction.
• To investigate the influence of age, gender, malocclusion severity, and retention duration on satisfaction.

Main Methods:

• 150 patients (aged 12+) completed validated questionnaires on orthodontic treatment satisfaction and life satisfaction.
• Data on age, gender, Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN), and retention period were collected.
• Multiple regression analysis was used to evaluate relationships between variables.

Main Results:

• Most patients reported high satisfaction with their orthodontic treatment outcomes.
• Orthodontic treatment satisfaction showed a significant positive correlation with life satisfaction (p=0.002).
• No significant correlations were found between orthodontic satisfaction and age, gender, IOTN components, or retention duration.

Conclusions:

• Orthodontic treatment satisfaction is significantly linked to a patient's overall life satisfaction.
• Demographic factors and malocclusion severity do not appear to impact satisfaction with orthodontic treatment outcomes.