DOI
https://doi.org/10.25772/JA64-8S23
Defense Date
2017
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Dentistry
Department
Dentistry
First Advisor
Bhavna Shroff, D.M.D., M.Dent.Sc., M.P.A.
Second Advisor
Caroline K. Carrico, P.h.D.
Third Advisor
Steven J. Lindauer, D.M.D., M.D.Sc.
Abstract
Objective: The purpose was to compare orthodontists’ and parents’ perception of orthodontic treatment outcomes in the anterior-posterior (AP) dimension. Assessment of treatment time and compliance were also investigated.
Material and Methods: Parallel surveys for orthodontists (n=1000) and parents (n=750) displayed occlusions from 3 mm Class III (Cl III:3) to 3 mm Class II. Participants rated occlusal relationships on a 100 mm VAS from least to most acceptable (0-100).
Results: 233 orthodontists (23%) and 243 parents (32%) responded. Orthodontists (mean=93.9, 25.9) and parents (mean=80.7, 40.9) rated Class I (Cl I) occlusion most and Cl III:3 least acceptable. No significant difference was found between outcomes at 18 months versus 24 months. For all cases, parents were willing to extend treatment duration longer than orthodontists.
Conclusions: Orthodontists and parents viewed treatment outcomes in the AP dimension differently, rating Cl I as most acceptable. Parents were willing to extend treatment longer than orthodontists.
Rights
© David Hikaru Lindsey
Is Part Of
VCU University Archives
Is Part Of
VCU Theses and Dissertations
Date of Submission
5-5-2017