Orthodontic treatment for disabled children: a survey of parents’ attitudes and overall satisfaction

BMC Oral Health

Pedro Diz³  Marcio Diniz³  Juan Seoane-Romero²  Jacobo Limeres³  Mercedes Outumuro³  Isabel Ramos¹  Elisabeth Pazos²  María Teresa Abeleira² 

[1] Department of Orthodontics, School of Medicine and Dentistry, Santiago de Compostela University, Santiago de Compostela, Spain;OMEQUI Research Group, Santiago de Compostela University, Santiago de Compostela, Spain;Special Needs Unit, School of Medicine and Dentistry, Santiago de Compostela University, Santiago de Compostela, Spain

关键词: Satisfaction;    Dentistry;    Orthodontic;    Special needs;    Disabled;   

Others  :  1109589
DOI  :  10.1186/1472-6831-14-98

 received in 2014-03-26, accepted in 2014-07-21,  发布年份 2014

【 摘 要 】

Background

Many patients with disability require orthodontic treatment (OT) to achieve adequate oral function and aesthetic appearance. The cooperation of disabled patients and of their parents is central to the success of OT, as treatment can involve ethical dilemmas. The aim of this study was to analyze the motivation, expectations and overall satisfaction with OT among parents of patients with disabilities.

Methods

The parents of 60 disabled Spanish children with physical, mental and/or sensory impairment undergoing OT were surveyed on attitudes to OT and level of satisfaction with the outcomes. The survey consisted of 23 questions in 4 sections: attitude and adaptation, benefits, adverse effects, and level of satisfaction after completion of OT. A control group formed of the parents of 60 healthy children undergoing OT at the same institution were also surveyed.

Results

Parents of disabled children undergoing OT showed a high level of motivation and they are willing to collaborate in oral hygiene procedures. Adaptation to the removable appliances was poorer in disabled children but adaptation to fixed appliances was excellent. OT can provide a marked improvement in quality of life, social relationships and oral functionality in disabled children.

Conclusions

Among parents of disabled children undergoing OT, the perceived level of overall satisfaction was very high and expectations were often exceeded.

【 授权许可】

   
2014 Abeleira et al.; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.

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