Title: An Survey on Awareness of Orthodontic Treatment Among Female Population Reporting to Dental Clinic
Authors: Priyanka.S, A.Sumathi Felicita
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v4i8.88
Abstract
AIM: The aim of study is to determine the level of awareness to orthodontic treatment among female population.
OBJECTIVES: A cross sectional questionnaire study was conducted to determine the awareness towards orthodontic treatment among female patients reporting to dental clinic .
MATERIALS AND METHOD: 60 female patients reporting to the dental clinic were requested to complete the questions based on which the status of awareness of orthodontic treatment was evaluated. A structured questionnaire comprising of multiple choice questions, was self-administered to assess their knowledge and attitude towards orthodontic treatment. The responses received through these questionnaires were tabulated and the data obtained were analyzed by using statistical data.
RESULT: This study will be helpful in creating awareness about orthodontic treatment among female patients in the population.
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