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ArticleJournal of orthodontic science2024

Orthodontic treatment in adults: Challenges, outcomes, and factors affecting compliance and satisfaction.

Snigdha Pattanaik, Vishnu Priya Veeraraghavan, Arun Kumar Dasari, Santosh R Patil, Saeed G Alzahrani, Mohammad Fareed

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Article in Journal of orthodontic science, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07626580 (Comparison of Rate of Tooth Movement Between Micro-osteoperforations Versus Micro-osteoperforations and Low Level Laser Therapy Combined), which is not on this map. Cited by 19 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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2 · The registry

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NCT07626580 nanot yet recruitingnot on this mapstarted 2026, after this paper: background citation

Comparison of Rate of Tooth Movement Between Micro-osteoperforations Versus Micro-osteoperforations and Low Level Laser Therapy Combined

TypeinterventionalSponsorRiphah International UniversityRan2026 to 2026Enrolled33ConditionsOrthodontic Tooth Movement, Low Level Laser Therapy, Canine RetractionArmsMicro-osteoperforation, Low Level Laser Therapy and Micro-osteoperforations Combined
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Snigdha PattanaikDepartment of Orthodontics, Pediatric and Community Dentistry, College of Dental Medicine, University of Sharjah, UAE.
Vishnu Priya VeeraraghavanDepartment of Biochemistry, Centre of Molecular Medicine and Diagnostics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Arun Kumar DasariDepartment of Orthodontics, SVS Institute of Dental Sciences, Mahabubnagar, Telangana, India.
Santosh R PatilDepartment of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Chhattisgarh Dental College and Research Institute, Chhattisgarh, India.
Saeed G AlzahraniDepartment of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Mohammad FareedDepartment of Environmental Health and Epidemiology, Center for Global Health Research, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe demand for orthodontic treatment among adults has witnessed a substantial rise in recent years. This study aims to explore the complexities of adult orthodontics, focusing on challenges faced, treatment outcomes, and the influence of factors such as age, gender, and education on patient compliance and satisfaction.

methodsA multi-dimensional approach was employed, combining a review of clinical records with structured patient surveys. Descriptive statistics summarized demographic characteristics, treatment duration, and orthodontic problems addressed. Inferential statistics included Pearson correlation, Chi-squared tests, and analysis of variance to examine age compliance, gendersatisfaction, and education-orthodontic problem relationships. Qualitative analysis enriched findings, and statistical software facilitated data processing.

resultsThe analysis revealed a statistically significant negative correlation between age and compliance (

conclusionThe study provides an insight into the multi-dimensional aspects of adult orthodontics, recognizing the challenges, compliance, and satisfaction levels. Tailored approaches considering age, gender, and education are essential. This research contributes to a deeper understanding of orthodontic treatment in adults and its potential implications for enhanced patient care.

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Adult orthodonticschallengescomplianceeducationgendersatisfactiontreatment outcomes

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PMID38784082
PMCPMC11114451

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