The National Dental Practice-Based Research Network Adult Anterior Open Bite Study: Patient satisfaction with treatment.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This article evaluates and reports on the satisfaction of adult patients across the United States who received orthodontic treatment for anterior open bite malocclusion. The factors that influence satisfaction are also described.

Methods

Practitioners were recruited from the National Dental Practice-Based Research Network. On joining the Network, practitioner demographics and information on their practices were acquired. Practitioners enrolled their adult patients in active treatment for anterior open bite. Patient demographics, patient dentofacial characteristics, and details regarding previous and current treatment were collected through questionnaires at enrollment (T1). Pretreatment lateral cephalograms and intraoral frontal photographs were submitted. Treat

SUBMITTER: Finkleman SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7709738 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature