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ArticleDentistry journal2022

Knowledge and Attitude towards Orthodontic Treatment among Non-Orthodontic Specialists: An Online Survey in Croatia.

Sandra Brkanović, Marina Lapter Varga, Senka Meštrović

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Article in Dentistry journal, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Sandra BrkanovićSchool of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, Gundulićeva 5, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.ORCID 0000-0003-2517-1626
Marina Lapter VargaDepartment of Orthodontics, School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, Gundulićeva 5, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.
Senka MeštrovićDepartment of Orthodontics, School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, Gundulićeva 5, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.ORCID 0000-0003-3224-3579
University of Zagreb · HR

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesThe aim of this study was to examine the knowledge and attitudes towards orthodontic treatment among non-orthodontic specialists.

methodsA web-based survey was formulated for non-orthodontic dental specialists to respond to statements regarding an orthodontic treatment. It contained 20 multiple-choice questions with three or more possible answers. Two hundred and fifty questionnaires were sent via email, with explanatory letters, to randomly selected non-orthodontic Croatian dental specialists. Data were assessed using IBAM SPSS 23.0. and

resultsThe results indicate that the majority of respondents were well informed about principles and practices in orthodontics. All the respondents (100%) were aware that malocclusions can affect a patient's facial aesthetic and masticatory function. The results also showed statistically significant differences in answers about contraindications for orthodontics therapy among different non-orthodontic specialists (

conclusionNon-orthodontic specialists in this sample exhibit encouraging awareness and knowledge of the principals and practices of orthodontic treatment. Additional improving of practitioners' knowledge and awareness can help patients with malocclusion to decide upon orthodontic treatment at earlier stages and avoid later complications in the future.

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