International Journal of Dentistry Research 2018; 3(1): 34-37 DOI:10.31254/dentistry.2018.3109
Assessment of Patients’ Understanding of Orthodontic Treatments
Bourzgui F1 , Abidine Z2 , Diouny S3
1. Professor, Department of orthodontics. Faculty of dental medicine. University Hassan II, of Casablanca. Morocco
2. Specialist in orthodontics, Private Practice, Department of orthodontics. Faculty of dental medicine. University Hassan II, of Casablanca. Morocco
3. Professor, Department of English School of Arts and Humanities, Chouaib Doukkali University B.P. 27, Avenue Jabrane Khalil Jabrane 24000 El-Jadida, Morocco
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Received: 23rd December, 2017 / Accepted: 2nd February, 2018 / Published : 30th April, 2018
Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate patients’ understanding of orthodontic treatment. Materials and methods: In order to evaluate patients’ understanding of orthodontic treatments and related alternatives, a questionnaire was administered to 181 patients. The questionnaire consisted of six parts, which are related to the patients’ understanding of the diagnosis, treatment plan and the risks that accompany orthodontic treatment. Capture and data collection were performed using Epi-info 6.0.fr. Results: 82.32% of the patients said they were aware of the diagnosis and 73.48% of the treatment plan. 30.8% of the patients knew the risks of dental staining; no patient was aware of the risk of necrosis related to dental orthodontic treatment, 5% were aware that orthodontic treatment could involve gingival recession and 2% were totally unaware of a potential risk of root resorption. 78.45% of the patients did not know that relapse was a potential risk to treatment and 98% were unaware of the risk of failure. Conclusion: More efforts should be made to involve patients in decision-making. In addition, Dental practitioners must also be aware of the legal aspects of consent issues, so that they can relate them to proposed orthodontic treatment.
Orthodontics, Consumer Health Information, Patients Comprehension, Informed consent, Morocco
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