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Non-completion of active orthodontic treatment
E E Roberts1, J Y Kassab, J S Sandham
1Clwyd Health Authority, Mold.
British Journal of Orthodontics
|August 1, 1994
Summary
This study tracked 294 patients undergoing orthodontic treatment, finding an overall non-completion rate of 19.5%. A significant portion of patients who did not complete treatment stopped within the first six months.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry and Oral Health
- Orthodontics
- Public Health
Background:
- Orthodontic treatment is a common dental intervention.
- Patient adherence and completion rates are crucial for treatment success.
- Understanding factors influencing non-completion is important for improving patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the non-completion rate (NCR) of active orthodontic treatment.
- To identify the timing of non-completion during orthodontic treatment.
- To suggest a predictive model for non-completion of active orthodontic treatment (NCT).
Main Methods:
- Prospective longitudinal study design.
- Inclusion of 294 new patients undergoing active appliance treatment over one year.
- Follow-up for four years to record treatment completion status.
Main Results:
- An overall non-completion rate (NCR) of 19.5% was observed in 294 patients.
- 50 patients did not complete active orthodontic treatment.
- 46% of non-completers discontinued treatment within the first six months of active therapy.
Conclusions:
- A significant proportion of patients do not complete active orthodontic treatment.
- Early intervention is critical, as many patients discontinue treatment within the initial six months.
- Further research is warranted to develop and validate a predictive model for non-completion of active orthodontic treatment (NCT).