Self-perception regarding the need for orthodontic treatment among impoverished schoolchildren in Brazil

Authors:

L. S. Marques
Department of Orthodontics, University of Vale do Rio Verde, Trs Coraes (Brazil)
M. L. Ramos-Jorge
Department of Orthodontics and Paediatric Dentistry, Federal University of Vale do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri, Diamantina (Brazil)
J. Ramos-Jorge
Department of Orthodontics and Paediatric Dentistry, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte (Brazil)
L. J. Pereira
Department of Orthodontics, University of Vale do Rio Verde, Trs Coraes (Brazil)
S. M. Paiva
Department of Orthodontics and Paediatric Dentistry, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte (Brazil)
L. A. Pordeus
Department of Orthodontics and Paediatric Dentistry, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte (Brazil)

ABSTRACT

Aim

The objectives of the present study were to assess predictive factors associated to self-perception regarding the need for orthodontic treatment among 170 impoverished schoolchildren.

Material and methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted in public schools in the city of Belo Horizonte-MG (Brazil). Children's self-perception regarding the need for treatment was assessed using the Aesthetic Component of the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN-AC) and a questionnaire addressing biopsychosocial factors. The chi-square test and multiple logistic regression were used in the data analysis.

Results

The predictive factors for the self-perception of orthodontic treatment need on the part of the impoverished schoolchildren included ridicule from persons close to the children regarding the appearance of the teeth (OR 2.81; 95CI 1.2 to 6.4), dissatisfaction with oral aesthetics due to the alignment of the teeth (OR 2.45; 95CI 1.1 to 5.4) and missing teeth (OR 3.02; 95CI 1.0 to 9.23).

Conclusion

The alignment of the teeth, missing teeth and ridicule from others regarding the appearance of the teeth are the factors that most strongly influence self-perception regarding the need for orthodontic treatment among impoverished schoolchildren.

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Publication date:

September /2009

Issue:

Vol.10 – n.3/2009

Page:

125 – 130

Publisher:

Ariesdue

Cite:

Harvard: L. S. Marques, M. L. Ramos-Jorge, J. Ramos-Jorge, L. J. Pereira, S. M. Paiva, L. A. Pordeus (2009) "Self-perception regarding the need for orthodontic treatment among impoverished schoolchildren in Brazil", European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 10(3), pp125-130. doi:

Vancouver: L. S. Marques, M. L. Ramos-Jorge, J. Ramos-Jorge, L. J. Pereira, S. M. Paiva, L. A. Pordeus. Self-perception regarding the need for orthodontic treatment among impoverished schoolchildren in Brazil. European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry [Internet]. 2009Sep.1 [cited 2023Mar.21];10(3):125-130. Available from: https://www.ejpd.eu/abstract-pubmed/self-perception-regarding-the-need-for-orthodontic-treatment-among-impoverished-schoolchildren-in-brazil/

MLA: L. S. Marques, M. L. Ramos-Jorge, J. Ramos-Jorge, L. J. Pereira, S. M. Paiva, L. A. Pordeus Self-perception regarding the need for orthodontic treatment among impoverished schoolchildren in Brazil. European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry. 2009;10(3):125-130

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