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Prevalence of Patients Seeking Aesthetic Treatment Options in Orthodontics - A Retrospective Study

Author: , MATHEW THOMAS MALIAEL, M. NAVEEN KUMAR
Abstract: Advancements in material science and biomechanics since the 1970s have delivered clinicians with various options and modalities such as ceramic brackets, clear aligners, and lingual appliances. Patients mostly adults now seek treatment to improve their smiles but demand an aesthetic approach to not impact their routine.This investigation was conducted to study the prevalence of patients seeking aesthetic treatment options in orthodontics. Data for 1733 patients were collected from the institution. The data was entered into the system from July 2019 to May 2020. Collected records wherein aesthetic options such as ceramic brackets, aligners, and lingual appliance were used were shortlisted for further review. 120 cases were shortlisted. The records were reviewed and data on the type of appliance used was selected. The attending resident was interviewed. The collected data was entered into an MS Excel spreadsheet, charts were prepared and prevalence was calculated. The calculated prevalence was 7.4%. The majority of cases have sought ceramic brackets as an aesthetic option. There is a demand for aesthetic approaches in orthodontics but alternatives to conventional metal braces are usually more expensive. Yet those patients desiring such options are actively seeking them out and are willing to assume the costs.
Keyword: Aesthetics, Ceramic braces, Lingual Appliance, Orthodontics, Clear aligners.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.31838/ijpr/2021.13.01.213
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