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Adult orthodontic patients in primary care and their motivation for seeking treatment Dental Update 2024 9:2, 707-709.
Abstract
The study aims to provide information on why adults seek orthodontic treatment in a primary care setting. One hundred patients self-completed a questionnaire previously validated in a secondary care setting. Females accounted for 73% (n = 73) of respondents and the mean age for respondents was 29 years (range 17–50). The main reasons for wanting orthodontic treatment were to straighten their teeth (85%) followed by wanting to improve their smile (79%). The main perceived benefits of orthodontic treatment were an improved appearance (79%), being less likely to be self-conscious about their own smile (57%) and improved self-confidence and/or self-esteem (52%).
Clinical Relevance: Knowledge of motivating factors of adults seeking orthodontic treatment may help reduce patient dissatisfaction with treatment outcomes.
Article
In recent decades, demand for adult orthodontic treatment has grown rapidly worldwide, with several authors remarking on the increase in adults seeking orthodontic treatment.1,2,3 While information has been published on the motivation characteristics of adult orthodontic patients in a teaching hospital setting,1,4 there is at present very little data on motivational factors in primary care in the United Kingdom.
Over 40 years ago, Edgerton and Knorr suggested that the most crucial factor in determining and predicting patient satisfaction with treatment for cosmetic surgery was the source of motivation.5 This hypothesis can be applied to many types of treatment, including orthodontic treatment. Adults have been considered to be excellent orthodontic patients with a high degree of motivation and co-operation; however, expectations can be high.2
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