A study on the factors associated with compliances of orthdontic patient

Han, Eun Joo; Ryu, Young Kyu

Abstract

In orthodontic field, although lots of new materials have been developed and many mechanics intro duced, we can face the case patient cooperation still remain a problem to solve. So, factors related to the compliance of 254 adolescent orthodontic patients using intraoral elastic or extraoral orthopedic appliances were under investigation. The study subjects were 11 to 18 years old and from 5 exclusive orthodontic clinics in seoul. The subjects were asked to fill a questionnaire and compliances were evaluated by their assigned orthodontics. The questionnaire was consisted of 63 questions, and they represent 13 factors-7 psychological & 6 nonpsychological fators. The collected data were analyzed using ANOVA test between the compliance group and the factors. 1. The compliances were evenly distributed in both sex and age groups. 2. As a whole, it was found that the Attitude towards appliances factor affected the degree of compliance. 3. Besides that, in younger(11-12) age group, Pain and discomfort associated with treatment factor was also found to be related to the degree of compliance. 4. On the contrary, in older(16-18) age group, the degree of compliance was influenced by the factor of Achievement motivation, Role expectation, parental relationship.