ArticleFrontiers in medicine2025
Age matters in orthodontics: divergent motivations, perfectionism, and patient-clinician discord in treatment need assessment.
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Background: Understanding age-related differences in the psychological aspects of orthodontic treatment is crucial for patient-centered care. This study compared treatment motivation, psychosocial impact, and perfectionism between child and adult patients. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 306 orthodontic patients (223 children, 83 adults) completed validated questionnaires assessing motivation, psychosocial impact (PIDAQ), and perfectionism (FMPS). Patient-perceived aesthetic need (IOTN-AC) and orthodontist-evaluated clinical need (IOTN-DHC) were recorded. Results: Adults reported significantly higher total treatment motivation ( Conclusion: Adult orthodontic patients experience a greater psychosocial burden and distinct motivational drivers compared to children. Treatment motivation is primarily driven by psychosocial distress, not clinical severity, highlighting the need for clinicians to prioritize patient-reported outcomes and address perception gaps to deliver effective, patient-centered care.
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