Evaluation of self-perceived dental aesthetics and orthodontic treatment need among young adults

Authors

  • Kikelomo Adebanke Kolawole
  • Olusegun Oluseun Ayeni
  • Vivien Ijeoma Osiatuma

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7213/aor.v8i2.23052

Keywords:

Dental aesthetics, Self-perception, Orthodontic treatment need, OASIS, VAS

Abstract

Objectives: The aim of the study was to assess the self-perception of dental aesthetics and orthodontic treatment need in a group of young adults. Materials and methods: Perception of dental aesthetics and orthodontic treatment need was assessed among 189 first year university undergraduates using the Oral Aesthetic Subjective Impact Scale (OASIS), a visual analogue scale (VAS), and the Aesthetic component (AC) scale of the Index of Orthodontic treatment Need (IOTN). Data analysis was done using SPSS version 11.0. Descriptive statistics and Chi-square tests were used. One way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to identify differences in the mean VAS and OASIS scores according to perceived orthodontic treatment need on the AC scale of IOTN. The relationship between the various scales was examined using correlation tests. Statistical significance was set as p < 0.05. Results: The mean OASIS and VAS scores were 13.61 ± 5.98 and 75.64 ± 18.40 respectively. According to the AC scale of IOTN, 86.8% of participants rated themselves as having no need for treatment, 7.4% borderline need and 5.8% great need for orthodontic treatment. Comparison of mean OASIS and VAS scores according to the AC category showed a trend towards higher mean OASIS scores and lower VAS scores with greater treatment need. ANOVA showed there were significant differences between the AC groups in mean OASIS and VAS scores. Spearman‘s correlation tests between the 3 scales gave low results. Conclusion: There was a low correlation between the OASIS, VAS and AC scale of IOTN in evaluating self-perception of dental aesthetics and orthodontic treatment need. The OASIS and VAS were able to discriminate between participants with different degrees of treatment need.

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Published

2012-11-28

How to Cite

Kolawole, K. A., Ayeni, O. O., & Osiatuma, V. I. (2012). Evaluation of self-perceived dental aesthetics and orthodontic treatment need among young adults. Archives of Oral Research, 8(2). https://doi.org/10.7213/aor.v8i2.23052

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