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Evaluation of Parent's Awareness, Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Myofunctional Appliances among Qassim Population,
Eyad M Alduwayghiri1, Sudip Roy2, Fathima Salim3
1Department of Orthodontic and Pediatric Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Qassim University, Saudi Arabia.
Objectives:
The current research was done to assess the parent's awareness, knowledge, and attitude regarding myofunctional appliance therapy.
Materials And Methods:
A parent survey was conducted using an internet questionnaire survey form. Ten questions about knowledge, awareness, and attitude regarding myofunctional appliance treatment were included in a structured questionnaire form produced for the parents who participated in the interviews. The obtained data was statistically analyzed.
Result:
The survey showed that 79% of parents were aware of the need for early orthodontic treatment during the growing period, 68% were aware of the importance of myofunctional therapy for skeletal dental problems, and only 19% of children were seeking orthodontic treatment. The attitude of parents toward treatment was average.
Conclusion:
According to the results of the current study, most parents are aware of the myofunctional appliance and are able to recognise a skeletal problem.
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