ArticleTurkish journal of orthodontics2021
Dental Anxiety and Fear Levels, Patient Satisfaction, and Quality of Life in Patients Undergoing Orthodontic Treatment: Is There a Relationship?
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9 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
- Comparison of anterior middle superior alveolar (AMSA) injection and buccal infiltration as single-injection anesthetic techniques for orthodontic extraction of maxillary first premolars: a randomized split-mouth clinical trial.Journal of dental anesthesia and pain medicine · 2026Article
- Perioperative loxoprofen sodium is associated with lower pain and anxiety levels in dental implant surgery: a cohort study in China.Clinical oral investigations · 2026Article
- Patient satisfaction with orthodontic treatment outcomes: a cross-sectional study at Tabriz postgraduate orthodontic department.BMC medical education · 2026Article
- Dental Anxiety and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life Among Adults in the United Arab Emirates: A Cross-Sectional Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Salivary and serum chromogranin A as biomarkers of acute stress during early fixed orthodontic treatment: a longitudinal study.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Development and validation of the oral management self-efficacy scale (OMSES): a cross-sectional psychometric study in adult patients with fixed orthodontic appliances.BMC oral health · 2025Article
- From Patient Experience to Dental Service Return Visits: A Narrative Review of Strategies for Improving Dental Care Services.Journal of patient experience · 2025Article
- A longitudinal pilot study examining the influence of the orthodontic system chosen in adult patients (brackets versus aligners) on oral health-related quality of life and anxiety.BMC oral health · 2024Article
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Abstract
objectiveThis study aimed to evaluate the relationship between dental anxiety and fear levels, patient satisfaction, and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment.
methodsThe study was conducted in the Department of Orthodontics, Sivas Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Dentistry. This cross-sectional study included 252 patients, aged 11-14 years undergoing orthodontic treatment. The data collection tools were the Index of Dental Anxiety and Fear (IDAF-4C+), the Child Perceptions Questionnaire (CPQ 11-14), the Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire, and the Clinical Examination Data Form. The CPQ 11-14 was used to measure OHRQoL. Descriptive statistics, the independent samples t-test, analysis of variance (ANOVA), Cronbach's alpha, and Pearson coefficient were used for statistical analysis at a significance level of 0.05.
resultsThe CPQ 11-14 parameters were sufficiently reliable, and the patients mostly had problems with oral symptoms. A significant difference was observed between the type of treatment, the initiation of treatment, emotional well-being, and social well-being (P < .05). The relationship between treatment satisfaction and all parameters was significant (P < .05). There was a significant relationship between IDAF-4C+ and CPQ 11-14, while a moderate correlation was found between dental anxiety and emotional well-being.
conclusionAccording to the results of this study, the type of treatment, the initiation of treatment, and dental anxiety impact the quality of life. It was found that treatment satisfaction and a positive patient-dentist relationship positively affect the quality of life and dental anxiety.
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