The korean journal of orthodontics (대한치과교정학회지)

The Korean Association Of Orthodontists (대한치과교정학회)
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A STUDY ON THE FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH COMPLIANCES OF ORTHDONTIC PATIENT

교정환자의 장치 순응도와 관련된 요인들의 조사연구

  • Han, Eun-Joo (Department of Dental Science, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University) ;
  • Ryu, Young-Kyu (Department of Dental Science, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University)
  • 한은주 (연세대학교 치과대학 교정학교실) ;
  • 유영규 (연세대학교 치과대학 교정학교실)
  • Published : 1993.12.01
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Abstract

In orthodontic field, although lots of new materials have been developed and many mechanics intro duced, we can face the case patient cooperation still remain a problem to solve. So, factors related to the compliance of 254 adolescent orthodontic patients using intraoral elastic or extraoral orthopedic appliances were under investigation. The study subjects were 11 to 18 years old and from 5 exclusive orthodontitc clinics in seoul. The subjects were asked to fill a questionnaire and compliances were evaluated by their assigned orthodontists. The questionnaire was consisted of 63 questions, and they represent 13 factors-7 psychological & 6 nonpsychological fators. The collected data were analyzed using ANOVA test between the compliance group and the factors. 1. The compliances were evenly distributed in both sex and age groups. 2. As a whole, it was found that the Attitude towards appliances ffactor affected the degree of compliance. 3. Besides that, in younger(11-12) age group, Pain and discomfort associated with treatment factor was also found to be related to the degree of compliance. 4. On the contrary, in older(16-18) age group, the degree of compliance was influenced by the factor of Achievement motivation, Role expectation, parental relationship.

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