Online ISSN: 2515-8260
Keywords : Angle Class III
Preference Of Orthodontic Treatment Versus Orthognathic Surgery In Class Iii Malocclusion Cases: A Research Survey
European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine,
2021, Volume 8, Issue 1, Pages 1271-1276
Aim: The purpose of our research was to evaluate the preference of treatment strategy
amongst the dental professionals about class III malocclusion correction.
Methodology: A questionnaire survey for over a period of 1 year amongst 260 dental
professionals working for over 5 years. They were asked about their preference of
treatment strategies for carrying out correction of class III malocclusion cases. Their
experience of relapses, patient satisfaction as well as difficulty in handling such cases was
also recorded. Descriptive statistical analysis was carried out for assessing the data
recorded with the help of SPSS 25.0.
Results: Dental professionals were of divided opinion regarding the treatment strategy for
class III malocclusion. However, most of them were of the view that orthodontic treatment
had more relapses as compared to orthognathic surgery combined with orthodontic
therapy, which was statistically significant as well (p=0.035).
Conclusion: Most of the survey participants were of opinion that combined treatment with
surgery first approach; will improve the facial profile of the patients drastically.
Preference of Orthodontic Treatment versus Orthognathic Surgery in class III Malocclusion Cases: A Questionnaire Survey
European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine,
2020, Volume 7, Issue 9, Pages 3042-3048
Aim: The purpose of our research was to evaluate the preference of treatment strategy
amongst the orthodontists about class III malocclusion correction.
Methodology: A questionnaire survey for over a period of 1 year amongst 12 orthodontists
working for over 2 years. They were asked about their preference of treatment strategies for
carrying out correction of class III malocclusion cases. Their experience of relapses, patient
satisfaction as well as difficulty in handling such cases was also recorded. Descriptive
statistical analysis was carried out for assessing the data recorded with the help of SPSS 25.0.
Results: Orthodontists were of divided opinion regarding the treatment strategy for class III
malocclusion. However, most of them were of the view that orthodontic treatment had more
relapses as compared to orthognathic surgery combined with orthodontic therapy, which was
statistically significant as well (p=0.035).
Conclusion: Most of the survey participants were of opinion that combined treatment with
surgery first approach; will improve the facial profile of the patients drastically.