Patient's Perception on Mini-Screwsused for Orthodontic Treatment

J. Susan Roy*, J. Jason Roy**
Periodicity:July - September'2022

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the perspectives and overall experiences of patients who underwent orthodontic mini-implant procedures as part of their orthodontic treatment, from placement to removal. The objective was to assess the perspectives of patients who underwent mini-implant placement in their treatment and to compare the responses of different age groups and genders. A survey consisting of 10 questions was distributed among 28 patients who had undergone orthodontic treatment with mini-implants. Descriptive statistics, including frequency and percentages, were calculated. The statistical significance between gender and age group was assessed using Pearson's Chi-square test.The questions assessed the patients' overall experiences with mini-implants, including anxiety and pain levels, comparisons of pain with other dental procedures, and experiences during the initial 30 days after placement. The data were analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, Version 26.0. Based on the patients' responses, 64.3% of them felt anxious before the insertion of the mini-implant, with the majority being females (75%). The pain level during insertion and removal was reported to be mild to moderate, and 57.1% of patients compared the pain to be less than that of tooth extraction or root canal treatment. Men, however, reported feeling more pain and discomfort than females. The most common discomfort faced was irritation to the adjacent tissue, and overall, 89.3% of the respondents indicated that they would recommend mini-implants to others. Based on patient perspectives and experiences, it can be concluded that mini-implants are a viable and acceptable option in orthodontic treatment due to their minimal pain and less discomfort caused to the patients.

Keywords

Mini-Screws, Orthodontic Treatment, Orthodontics.

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