A Study of Patient's Self-Image during Orthodontic Treatment.

Abstract

There has been little research done that has attempted to study the patient's self-image and record what changes occur with a correction of the patient's malocclusion through orthodontic treatment. A study was done to determine what changes occur in the orthodontic patient's self-image during orthodontic treatment. A questionnaire requiring responses pertaining to self-image was distributed to three hundred sixty 11-19-year old patients in various phases of pre-treatment and retention. The data was collected and statistically analyzed. Variables of age, sex, and time in treatment were examined. Findings indicated a definite positive effect upon the orthodontic patient's self-image. Significant differences in response levels of different age groups, time in treatment groups and males and females were found. The effects on self-image were the largest during the first year of active treatment and remained at a higher level throughout treatment. The positive self-image levels continued through the retention phase of treatment.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA160751

Entities

People

  • B. B. Jacobus Jr

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

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  • Age Groups
  • Air Force
  • Classification
  • Dentistry
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Oral Surgery
  • Psychology
  • Public Health
  • Regression Analysis
  • Social Psychology
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Surveys
  • Teeth
  • Tooth Diseases

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  • Medicine

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