Patient And Parent Motivation For Orthodontic Treatment And Agreement Between Orthodontist, Parent, Patient Perception Using IOTN AC

Donata Petronytė, Giedrė Trakinienė Abstract Objectives. Key motivating factors for getting an orthodontic consultation of orthodontic patients up to 18 years old together with their parents, as well as fears, relating to orthodontic treatment, were evaluated during the research study. A subjective evaluation of aesthetic component was performed by parents, children and the orthodontist. Material…

The Comparison Of The Approach Towards An Orthodontic Treatment Between Orthodontic Patients And Their Parents/ Guardians

Donata Petronytė, Giedrė Trakinienė Abstract Purpose. The goal of this research was to evaluate a parental approach of the orthodontic patients to an orthodontic treatment. Methods. An anonymous questionnaire between the orthodontic patients’ parents and guardians was conducted at Orthodontic Clinic of Kaunas Clinic. The study involved 229 respondents (mean age 39.48 ± 6.84 yr),…