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Characteristics of Orthodontic Appliance Users based on Demographics, Self-Perception, Psychosocial, and Oral Disorders (Study Among Undergraduate Students in West Jakarta) Yovanka, Vanessa; Kusnoto, Joko; Andayani, Lia Hapsari
Journal of Indonesian Dental Association Vol 6 No 1 (2023): April
Publisher : Indonesian Dental Association

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Introduction: Awareness of malocclusion and the importance of orthodontic treatment continue to increase, in order to improve dentofacial appearance, psychosocial factors, and quality of life. Orthodontic treatment can be done using conventional fixed appliances, or removable appliances called clear aligners, that has an upsurge in demand recently. Previous studies have evaluated the advantages and disadvantages of orthodontic treatment types, yet there are still lack of findings regarding the characteristic of user. Objective: This study aims to describe the characteristics of orthodontic appliances users based on demographics, self-perception, psychosocial, and oral disorders, among undergraduate student in West Jakarta. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in October until December 2022. The study population covered 7 universities located in West Jakarta. Sample consist of 201 undergraduate students taken by purposive sampling. Self-administered questionnaire, that had been validated was used to obtain sociodemographic data and factors that can affect the preference of orthodontic appliances. Results: The most common orthodontic appliances used is fixed orthodontic appliances (79.6%) that was installed by orthodontists (58.8%). Most students using orthodontic appliances were female (76.2%), aged 17-25 years (99.4%), and currently undergoing study in non-medical faculty (71.9%). Students were highly aware of their dental arrangement (90.5%). They thought that their facial and dental aesthetics (97.5%) and social interaction (66.2%) will improve after orthodontics treatment, though they were not sure about getting better career opportunities (51.7%). Conclusion: Fixed orthodontic appliances still become the main preference among undergraduate university students in West Jakarta. Awareness and dissatisfaction of their dental arrangements were substantial as well as the desire that facial and dental appearance will improved after treatment. Orthodontic treatment was considered as way to enhance social interaction social attractiveness.
Perceptions Differences in Smile Attractiveness Between Dental Students’ and Lay Persons’ Kusnoto, Joko; Haryanto, Sarah Tiara
Journal of Indonesian Dental Association Vol 4 No 1 (2021): April
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Introduction: Orthodontic treatment is performed to improve dental alignment, function, oral health, dentofacial stability and to achieve better facial esthetics. People tend to seek orthodontic treatments for a more esthetically attractive smile. Several parameters are used to measure the attractiveness of smiles, including the smile arc, smile line, buccal corridor or smile type, and smile symmetry. Perceptions of the various aspects of smile attractiveness may differ among patients and dentists, so dentists must understand patients’ perceptions of the aspects of smile attractiveness in order to provide satisfactory care. Objective: To determine if there are differences in the perceptions of dental students and lay persons regarding the aspects of smile attractiveness. Methods: This is an analytical observational study with a cross-sectional research design. This study was conducted by distributing questionnaires containing 11 photographs of manipulated smiles to 50 students currently training to become dental professionals and 50 lay persons. The data were analyzed using an independent t-test. Results: A significant difference in perception (p < 0.05) found in the smile line parameter. However, there were no significant differences in perception (p > 0.05) with regard to smile arc, smile type, or smile symmetry parameters. Conclusions: Dental students and lay persons have different perceptions regarding smile line but share the same perception of smile arc, smile types, and smile symmetry.
Factors Affecting Interest in Orthodontic Treatment Among Adults in Jakarta Kusnoto, Joko; Andayani, Lia Hapsari; Kusnoto, Budi
Journal of Dentistry Indonesia
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Objectives: The misalignment of teeth and/or jaws caused by abnormalities in the dynamic process of craniofacial growth and development is known as malocclusion. Over half of children and adolescents worldwide experience some form of malocclusion. Orthodontic treatment is the process of adjusting the position of teeth and jaws to achieve optimal occlusion. In recent decades, there has been a global surge in the need for orthodontic treatment among adults. This study aims to evaluate the factors affecting interest in orthodontic treatment among adults in Jakarta. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted from October to December 2023. A total of 196 adults were retrieved by purposive sampling from public places located in Jakarta. Self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data on demographic characteristics, knowledge regarding orthodontic treatment, self-perception, psychosocial, and oral disorder factors. Logistic regression analysis was carried out with a level of significance less than 0.05. Results: Majority of respondents had a good level of knowledge regarding orthodontic treatment (63.3%) and were interested in undergoing orthodontic treatment (85.7%). There was a significant association between other opinions about respondents’ dental arrangement and interest in orthodontic treatment (p = 0.018; 95% CI = 0.135 – 0.826). Self-perception factors, oral disorder factors, and demographic characteristics were not significant in predicting interest in orthodontic treatment. Conclusion: For adults in Jakarta, other people's opinion about respondents’ dental arrangements is the only psychosocial factor correlated with interest in orthodontic treatment. The importance of orthodontic care still needs to be improved for adults in Jakarta.