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Preference of Orthodontic Treatment versus Orthognathic Surgery in class III Malocclusion Cases: A Questionnaire Survey

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Dr. Sunil Kumar Gulia1 , Dr. Harinder Kaur Virk2 , Dr. Fida Qadri3 , Dr. Jyoti Mallanagouda Biradar4 , Dr. Sharnjot Kaur5 , Dr. Heeralal Chokotiya6 , Dr. Rahul VC Tiwari

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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.

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