@article { author = {Eslamian, Ladan and Alavi, Kaveh and Mehdizadeh, Sanaz}, title = {Assessment of Orthodontic patients' expectations before orthodontic treatment referred to Shahid Beheshti orthodontic department and private office, 2006: Part II}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Orthodontics}, volume = {4}, number = {1}, pages = {10-17}, year = {2009}, publisher = {Iranian Association of Orthodontists}, issn = {1735-5087}, eissn = {2383-3491}, doi = {10.22034/ijo.2009.247986}, abstract = {Aim: Understanding or self-image about beauty of teeth has been considered as the most common reasons for referrals to orthodontic treatment. The aim of this study was to evaluate the Expectations and self-concepts of patients referred for orthodontic treatment in a private office and Shahid Beheshti, Dental School.Materials and Methods: To evaluate patient's expectations and self concept, a questionnaire consisting of 13 close and 2 open questions was prepared. To determine whether the problems of patients are realistic, an orthodontist visited all patients and recorded the findings on a structured questionnaire. In addition some variables that might influence the score that Petients and recorded to evaluate their own dental beauties were analyzed. To analyze the data, Chi-square, t test, ANOVA, Kappa statistic and multi-variable linear regression model were used.Results: Totally 252 individuals (92 males and 160 females) were evaluated. The girls thought treatment times was longer and the cost was very higher. One- third thought they need other dental treatment. The patients were often sent by doctors or dentist than their friends or family. 24.4% of patients who had TMD problems, mentioned them as the cause of their orthodontic treatment. The patients grades to selected C1 I pictures, had significant differences with each other (P<0.001).Conclusion: The individuals image of his teeth was influenced by external, functional and social factors.}, keywords = {Therapeutic expectations,Occlusion,self-concept,Therapeutic incentives}, url = {https://www.ijorth.com/article_247986.html}, eprint = {https://www.ijorth.com/article_247986_6bc9711d25781c10acc2a89ae0cd1514.pdf} }