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Assessment of motivation, expectations and satisfaction of adult patients submitted to orthodontic treatment
Oliveira, Patrícia Gomide de Souza Andrade; Tavares, Rubens Rodrigues; Freitas, Jairo Curado de.
  • Oliveira, Patrícia Gomide de Souza Andrade; Brazilian Dental Association. Goiás Section. Orthodontics Specialization Program.
  • Tavares, Rubens Rodrigues; Brazilian Dental Association. Goiás Section. Orthodontics Specialization Program.
  • Freitas, Jairo Curado de; Brazilian Dental Association. Goiás Section. Orthodontics Specialization Program.
Dental press j. orthod. (Impr.) ; 18(2): 81-87, Mar.-Apr. 2013. graf, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-683188
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:

The purpose of this study was to analyze the psychological aspects of adult patients who sought and underwent orthodontic treatment, evaluating their expectations and discomfort during treatment, as well as their satisfaction after completion of dental movement. RESULTS AND

CONCLUSIONS:

Data obtained from previous published papers, and also from questionnaires answered by 54 patients, showed that adult patients stood out for their attention to details and high interest in the esthetic improvements provided by treatment, and also for a greater perception of their initial malocclusion. On the other hand, the same data showed that adult patients, once informed about the limitations of their treatment and having confidence on the orthodontist, presented a high level of satisfaction with treatment results, revealing themselves as good patients for indication and execution of orthodontic procedures.
RESUMO

OBJETIVO:

o propósito desse trabalho foi analisar as características psicológicas dos pacientes adultos que procuraram e se submeteram a tratamentos ortodônticos, avaliando suas expectativas, desconforto durante o tratamento e satisfação final após a conclusão das movimentações dentárias propostas. RESULTADOS E

CONCLUSÕES:

os dados obtidos por meio de uma revisão bibliográfica e de questionários realizados com 54 pacientes demonstraram que os pacientes adultos se destacaram por serem mais detalhistas e exigentes em relação às melhoras estéticas proporcionadas pelo tratamento, e por apresentarem uma maior percepção de sua má oclusão antes do início do tratamento. Por outro lado, esses mesmos dados demonstraram que os pacientes adultos, uma vez bem esclarecidos sobre as limitações peculiares ao seu tratamento e sentindo-se bem amparados e orientados pelos profissionais responsáveis, apresentaram um alto índice de satisfação frente aos resultados finais do tratamento, sendo ótimos pacientes para a indicação e execução de procedimentos ortodônticos.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Orthodontics, Corrective / Patient Acceptance of Health Care / Patient Satisfaction / Malocclusion / Motivation Type of study: Qualitative research Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Dental press j. orthod. (Impr.) Journal subject: Orthodontics Year: 2013 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Orthodontics, Corrective / Patient Acceptance of Health Care / Patient Satisfaction / Malocclusion / Motivation Type of study: Qualitative research Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Dental press j. orthod. (Impr.) Journal subject: Orthodontics Year: 2013 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil