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Volume 8 Issue 11 (November, 2020)

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The views and attitude towards Orthodontic care
Dr. Piradhiba, Dr. Evan. A. Clement, Dr.Vivek Kakkat

Background: Malocclusion, though not life-threatening, is an important public health issue, which has a large impact on the individual, causing discomfort, social and functional limitations. Aim: The study aims to assess the awareness towards malocclusion and orthodontic treatment among adolescent school going students Methodology: A total of 500 students (250 male and 250 female school Students) of age group between 15 - 18 years were included in the study. A pre-structured self-administered questionnaire consisting of 12 questions were given to the school students to assess their knowledge and attitude towards malocclusion and Orthodontic treatment. Results: The data was tabulated and computed in percentage using SPSS version 21.0 software. The data obtained from adolescent student population suggests that there is significant difference between the awareness of malocclusion and orthodontic treatment in males and females. Conclusion: The results suggest that there is a fair amount of awareness towards orthodontic treatment among Adolescent School Students, but specific misconceptions and barrier exist. The Female students showed a more positive awareness towards Orthodontic treatment when compared to male patients. Clinical significance: The survey helped to assess the knowledge and awareness towards malocclusion and orthodontic treatment among adolescent school students Keywords: Awareness, Adolescents, Etiology, Malocclusion, Orthodontic Treatment.

 
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