QUALITATIVE ASSESSMENT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF PATIENTS SEEKING ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT

In recent years ,awareness for facial beauty and demand for orthodontic treatment has grown rapidly . It is well known that thorough understanding of psychological characteristics and motives of any patient is fundamental for success and failure of any treatment concerned with orthodontic treatment and these factors might affect patient satisfaction and adherence with treatment. The aim of the study is to assess the psychological characteristics of patient seeking orthodontic treatment . Method: A cross sectional study was conducted among 100 young adults between age 18-22..A questionnaire consisting of 22 multiple choice questions were given to the participants to assess their awareness ,attitude and psychological aspects of malocclusions and orthodontic treatment . Description statistics and chi square test was done .Result : More than 60%male and 70%female were motivated to seek orthodontic treatment. Around 50%male and 70%female were more concern about their facial appearance and esthetics. More than 80%male and 90%female had less issues in functional efficiency. Around 60%male and 70%female had awareness about orthodontic treatment procedures. Conclusion : This evidence based study concluded that psychological aspects for the patients has definite role in seeking orthodontic treatment. All the subjects were also aware of the various treatment procedures in orthodontics. They are able to quantify the well being of their facial appearance.