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KMID : 1020220140140040539
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Journal of Korean Society of Dental Hygiene
2014 Volume.14 No. 4 p.539 ~ p.545
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Knowledge and self care behaviors of orthodontic patients using clear aligner
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Hwang Da-Hye
Yun Hyun-Kyuong
Hwang Sun-Hwi
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Abstract
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Objectives : The purpose of the study is to investigate the knowledge and self care behaviors of orthodontic patients using clear aligner.
Methods : A total of 181 orthodontic patients using clear aligner in Daegu filled out the self-reported questionnaire from September 6 to October 18, 2010. and 162 subjects completed orthodontic treatment.
Results : There existed a significant difference in knowledge and self care behaviors between gender and wearing duration of clear aligner(p<0.01). Treatment duration influenced significantly on the score of self care behaviors(p<0.01) and the high score of self care behavior showed in short duration of treatment.
Conclusions : Self care behaviors were closely correlated with treatment duration. An information for the clear aligner will be helpful to improve the knowledge and self care behaviors.
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KEYWORD
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clear aligner, knowledge, orthodontic patients, self care behaviors
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