Treatment acceptance in adult patients with anterior open bite: A National Dental Practice-Based Research Network study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Orthodontists have many techniques to treat anterior open bites and must involve patients in making treatment decisions. This study aimed to investigate orthodontic treatment plan acceptance by United States adults with anterior open bites and to identify associations between treatment acceptance and patient demographics and dentofacial characteristics.

Methods

A prospective, observational cohort study enrolled the patients of 91 orthodontic providers. A total of 345 adults were included in the sample. Provider personal and practice demographics were captured. Patient demographics, treatment goals, dentofacial characteristics, and reasons for not accepting the recommended plans were recorded. Adjusted regression models were used to identify associations between

SUBMITTER: Greenlee GM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11456393 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature