ArticleProgress in orthodontics2021
Patients' perceptions of orthodontic treatment experiences during COVID-19: a cross-sectional study.
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- Sustainable clear aligner practice in esthetic and prosthetic dentistry: a scoping review for practical implementation.Frontiers in oral health · 2026Pooled it
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- Orthodontists' and patients' perspectives toward emergency and routine orthodontic care, communication, and teleorthodontics during the COVID-19 pandemic.Journal of orthodontic science · 2025Article
- Perceptions and utilization of tele-orthodontics: a survey of the members of the American Association of Orthodontists.Progress in orthodontics · 2024Article
- Emergency appointments and psychological distress during COVID-19 lockdown among orthodontic patients in Spain.Journal of clinical and experimental dentistry · 2024Article
- Reliability of YouTube videos on the management of orthodontic emergencies during COVID-19 pandemic: A quantitative and qualitative analysis.Journal of orthodontic science · 2024Article
- The use of teleorthodontics during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond - perspectives of patients and providers.BMC oral health · 2023Article
- Applications and effectiveness of teledentistry in orthodontic practice during the COVID-19 restrictions.Journal of the World federation of orthodontists · 2023Article
- Effect of COVID-19 on orthodontic treatment/practice- A systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of orthodontic science · 2023Review
- Psychological Impact of COVID-19 in the Setting of Dentistry: A Review Article.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Review
- The impact of COVID-19 on individual oral health: a scoping review.BMC oral health · 2022Article
- Utility of Teleorthodontics in Orthodontic Emergencies during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Review
- Do Specific Craniomaxillofacial Features Correlate with Psychological Distress in Adult Pretreatment Orthodontic Patients? A Cephalometric Study.Disease markers · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundCOVID-19 has impacted the care of patients undergoing orthodontic treatment. We aimed to provide an overall view of patients' perspectives, concerns, and expectations towards their treatment throughout the clinic lockdown during the pandemic; and to assess patients' levels of mental distress and its association with their confidence in resuming care.
methodsAn anonymous, validated, in-person paper questionnaire was distributed to adult orthodontic patients' post-lockdown at an academic institution. The survey focused on the clinical aspects and patients' perspectives regarding orthodontic treatment during the pandemic. The Kessler Mental Distress Scale (K10) was used to evaluate their psychological status. Survey responses were descriptively summarized and confidence in resuming care was compared between normal patients and patients with mental distress using Mann-Whitney tests.
resultsOne hundred fifty-four patients were surveyed from July to October 2020. Mean age of the participants was 29.30 (SD = 12.01) years and 62% were females. Emergencies during the closure (21%, 32/154) involved primarily irritation with protruding wires. Patients were neutral regarding tele-dentistry and preferred their current fixed appliances over clear aligners. Upon resuming care, 80.51% were extremely pleased with the restrictive protocols and with high level of confidence in resuming treatment. The average level of anxiety was low, and a modest association was found between mental distress and reduced confidence in resuming treatment.
conclusionsFew numbers of minor emergencies occurred during the clinic closure. Despite the rising interest in tele-dentistry, patients were neutral on considering this option to monitor treatment and were content with fixed appliances. Patients had high confidence levels to resume their care based on the protocols established upon reopening. The association of mental distress and confidence in resuming care is suggestive and needs further investigation.
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