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Preference Of Orthodontic Treatment Versus Orthognathic Surgery In Class Iii Malocclusion Cases: A Research Survey

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Dr. Afreen Kauser1 , Dr. Rahul VC Tiwari2 , Dr. Ankita Khandelwal3 , Dr. Heena Tiwari4 , Dr. Sourabh Ramesh Joshi5 , Dr. Fawaz Abdul Hamid Baig6 , Dr. Anil Managutti7

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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.

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