The impact of general self-efficacy and the severity of malocclusion on acceptance of removable orthodontic appliances i
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RESEARCH ARTICLE
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The impact of general self‑efficacy and the severity of malocclusion on acceptance of removable orthodontic appliances in 10‑ to 12‑year‑old patients Navid Naseri1, Tahereh Baherimoghadam1* , Niloofar Bassagh1, Shahram Hamedani2, Elmira Bassagh3 and Zahra Hashemi4
Abstract Background: The patients’ acceptance of a treatment plan and their subsequent cooperation play a crucial role in achieving the best results in orthodontic treatments. Evidences show some personality traits such as general selfefficacy (GSE) and some dental traits such as severity of malocclusion are correlated with motivation of orthodontic treatment. These factors may predict the patients’ compliance and acceptance in using removable orthodontic appliances. This cross sectional study was conducted to assess the correlation of GSE and the severity of malocclusion with patients’ acceptance in using removable orthodontic appliances. Methods: This study recruited 50 patients aged 10–12 years who required removable orthodontic appliances. The severity of malocclusion was determined using the index of orthodontic treatment need (IOTN) before the onset of treatment and GSE of participants were assessed using GSE scale self-report. The acceptance questionnaire was proposed to the patients on first (T1), third (T2), and sixth (T3) month after the delivery of the appliance. Results: The GSE score had a statistically significant correlation with the total score of the acceptance questionnaire, subscale score of satisfaction with the appliance during eating and oral hygiene practice, duration of usage of the appliance, and interest in using it (P
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