SynthesisBMC oral health2016
What are patients' expectations of orthodontic treatment: a systematic review.
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24 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- The role of psychology and communication skills in orthodontic practice: a systematic review.BMC medical education · 2024Pooled it
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- Oral health-related quality of life, experience and satisfaction in adolescents treated for dental crowding with self-ligating or conventional fixed appliances: a multicentre randomized controlled trial.European journal of orthodontics · 2026Article
- Patients' needs, expectations & concerns regarding clear aligner treatment.Clinical oral investigations · 2026Article
- Psychosocial impact and self-esteem in patients seeking dental aesthetic treatment: a cross-sectional study using PIDAQ and RSES.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Validity and reliability of a questionnaire assessing Brazilian adolescents' experiences in orthodontic treatment.Brazilian oral research · 2026Article
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- Patients' and Parents' Expectations of Orthodontic Treatment: A Questionnaire Based Study in the Eastern India.Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences · 2025Article
- Adaptation and Validation of a Treatment Expectations Scale for Hospitalized Patients-Spanish Patient Version.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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- Expectations of orthodontic treatment among 7-12 year-old children - a cross sectional study.Acta odontologica Scandinavica · 2025Article
- Orthodontic treatment demand for fixed treatment and aligners among young adults in middle Europe and South America - a questionnaire study.BMC oral health · 2024Article
- Hard and soft tissue shape variation and changes in Class II division 1 malocclusion during orthodontic treatment: a geometric morphometric analysis.BMC oral health · 2023Article
- A Study to Assess Indian Patients' Expectations of Check-Up and Diagnosis or Discussion about Treatment at their Initial Orthodontic Visit.Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences · 2023Article
- Influence of functional and esthetic expectations on orthodontic pain.Journal of orofacial orthopedics = Fortschritte der Kieferorthopadie : Organ/official journal Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Kieferorthopadie · 2023Article
- Prevalence of bullying in orthodontic patients and its impact on the desire for orthodontic therapy, treatment motivation, and expectations of treatment.Journal of orofacial orthopedics = Fortschritte der Kieferorthopadie : Organ/official journal Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Kieferorthopadie · 2023Article
- Knowledge, attitude, and awareness toward orthodontic treatment among patients: A questionnaire survey.Journal of advanced pharmaceutical technology & research · 2022Article
- The Attitudes of Children Undergoing Orthodontic Treatment toward Face Mask Wearing during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross Sectional Study.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
- Toxicological Assessment of an Acrylic Removable Orthodontic Appliance Using 2D and 3D In Vitro Methods.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundWhat patients expect to happen during treatment or benefit from the treatment might influence the subsequent factors such as treatment outcome, patient satisfaction, patient's cooperation as well as compliance. The aim of this systematic review is to assess the role of patients' expectations from orthodontic treatment.
methodsA systematic literature search of four databases Pubmed, Cochrane, Web of Science and PsychINFO was conducted following PRISMA guidelines. Studies reporting expectations regarding orthodontic treatment were selected and a narrative review was conducted. The quality of study was rated according to STROBE statements and the methodology as well as key findings were summarized.
resultsThirteen studies (14 papers) were finally included for analysis. Among them, only one was a randomized control trial, while the rest included one cohort study, two questionnaire-developments and ten cross-sectional studies. The STROBE quality of reporting scores of the studies ranged from 12 to 18. Seven papers described expectations of the treatment experiences, along with seven talking about benefit expectations from the treatment. Dental appearance and function improvement were most expected in studies relate to the treatment benefits.
conclusionsOrthodontics appears to have adopted various standardized questionnaires. However, most of them are poor in the quality of methodology and results analyses, which prohibit synthesizing sufficient evidence to help identify which factors influence patient expectations. The evidence of "expectations" affecting treatment outcomes is not found in current research. Future studies are needed to better understand the impact of "expectation" on the treatment both theoretically and experimentally.
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