Motivation, Perception, and Behavior of the Adult Orthodontic Patient: A Survey Analysis

Table 1

Demographic, pain, and treatment data presented as absolute number (percentage).

Demographic
Sex	31 men, 226 women ()
Age
Present treatment
Types of treatment
Acrylic aligners	174 (67.7%)
Metal braces	49 (19.0%)
Ceramic braces	30 (11.6%)
Lingual treatment	4 (1.6%)
Motivations of the treatment
Esthetics	181 (70.4%)
Malocclusion	107 (41.7%)
Oral hygiene	37 (14.4%)
Teeth inclusion	33 (12.8%)
Prosthetics	7 (2.7%)
Previous treatments
Had previous treatment	87 (33.9%)
Types of retention
Mobile/removable	40 (54.0%)
Fixed	23 (31.0%)
Both	11 (14.9%)
Pain assessment
Do or did you suffer from headaches?
Before and during with the same intensity	50 (21.5%)
Before and during, but less before	17 (7.2%)
Before and during, but more before	26 (11.0%)
Before the orthodontic treatment	21 (8.9%)
During the orthodontic treatment	35 (14.8%)
Never	87 (36.9%)
Do or did you suffer from pain during the opening and/or the closure of the mouth?
Before and during with the same intensity	13 (5.5%)
Before and during, but less before	8 (3.4%)
Before and during, but more before	9 (3.8%)
Before the orthodontic treatment	15 (6.4%)
During the orthodontic treatment	27 (11.4%)
Never	164 (69.5%)