ArticleJournal of orthodontic science2022
Factors influencing the desire for orthodontic treatment among patients and parents in Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study.
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- The effect of orthodontic treatment on smile attractiveness: a systematic review.Progress in orthodontics · 2023Pooled it
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- Parental factors influencing children's oral health in Saudi Arabia: a narrative review.The Saudi dental journal · 2026Review
- Exploring Parental Perceptions and Barriers to Early Orthodontic Treatment in Children: A Mixed-Methods Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Patients' and Parents' Expectations of Orthodontic Treatment: A Questionnaire Based Study in the Eastern India.Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences · 2025Article
- Establishing H Angle Hard Tissue and H Angle Soft Tissue Norms in Skeletal Class I Malay Adult Females and the Correlation between the H Angles and Visual Perception of Laypersons.European journal of dentistry · 2025Article
- Knowledge, attitude, and practice of adolescents and parents toward malocclusion and orthodontic treatment.Scientific reports · 2024Article
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- Assessment of Motivations, Treatment Risks, and Oral Health in Adults with Fixed Orthodontic Care: A Cross-Sectional Study.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2024Article
- Socio-economic and gender dynamics influence on the parental decision-making process for children's orthodontic care - A study in Madinah, Saudi Arabia.Journal of orthodontic science · 2024Article
- Orthodontic treatment in adults: Challenges, outcomes, and factors affecting compliance and satisfaction.Journal of orthodontic science · 2024Article
- The Effect of Third Molars on the Mandibular Anterior Crowding Relapse-A Systematic Review.Dentistry journal · 2023Review
- Parents' Awareness of Malocclusion and Orthodontic Consultation for Their Children: A Cross-Sectional Study.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
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Abstract
objectivesThe decision to pursue orthodontic treatment is influenced by a variety of cosmetic, functional, and social reasons. This study compared the factors that influence adults' decisions before orthodontic treatment versus parents' decisions prior to their children's orthodontic treatment in Jeddah city, Saudi Arabia. MATERIALS AND
methodsA cross-sectional survey was distributed to the patients of orthodontic clinics of King Abdulaziz University in addition to a private orthodontic clinic in Jeddah city, Saudi Arabia. The survey consisted of two versions of a questionnaire: one for adults and one for children's parents. The survey inquired about the participants' demographics, factors that led to the necessity of treatment, and considerations before opting for orthodontic treatment. The factors influencing the decision-making process of adults were compared to that of parents using the Chi-square test.
resultsA total of 417 subjects participated, 331 adults and 86 parents. The majority of the respondents in both groups were females. When compared to children, adults were more aware of the necessity for orthodontic treatment (78.5% of adults vs. 41.9% of children). The primary motivation for adults and parents to begin orthodontic treatment was to improve their esthetic appearance (58.6% and 87.2%), whereas functional concerns were less frequently reported (12.1% and 15.1%). Adults relied on less trustworthy sources of information about orthodontic treatment options, whereas parents relied on more dependable sources.
conclusionsThe main reason for opting for orthodontic treatment in Jeddah city, Saudi Arabia was esthetic for both adults and children.
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