Predictors of patient compliance during Class II division 1 malocclusion functional orthodontic treatment.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To determine factors that could predict Class II/1 malocclusion patient compliance during functional treatment.

Materials and methods

The sample consisted of 77 subjects (aged 11-13 years; 47% girls) presenting with Class II/1 malocclusion. Inclusion criteria were distal molar relationship, overjet greater than 5 mm, and confirmed pubertal growth spurt. Removable functional appliances (62% Twin Block [TB], 38% Sander Bite Jumping [BJ]) with built-in maxillary expansion screws were used. Follow-up period was 1 year. Patients and parents independently filled out the Child Perception Questionnaire, Parental/Caregiver Perception Questionnaire, and Family Impact Scale to assess emotional and social well-being, oral symptoms, functional limitations, parental emotions, f

SUBMITTER: Stefanovic NL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8259759 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature