From: Orthodontic treatment for disabled children: a survey of parents’ attitudes and overall satisfaction
Disabled children n (%) | Healthy children n (%) | P value | |
---|---|---|---|
You wish to enhance the appearance of the teeth and face | 0.228 | ||
A lot | 41 (68.3%) | 30 (50.0%) | |
A little | 12 (20.0%) | 19 (31.6%) | |
Not concerned | 7 (11.6%) | 11 (18.3%) | |
Improvement in quality of life | 0.536 | ||
Yes | 50 (83.3%) | 47 (78.3%) | |
No | 4 (6.6%) | 6 (10.0%) | |
Don’t know | 6 (10.0%) | 8 (13.3%) | |
Improvement in social acceptance | 0.016 | ||
Yes | 47 (78.3%) | 33 (55.0%) | |
No | 7 (11.6%) | 10 (16.6%) | |
Don’t know | 6 (10.0%) | 17 (28.3%) | |
Improvement in social integration | 0.006 | ||
Yes | 43 (71.6%) | 33 (55.0%) | |
No | 10 (16.6%) | 6 (10.0%) | |
Don’t know | 7 (11.6%) | 21 (35.0%) | |
Other reasons for seeking treatment | 0.002 | ||
To improve dental health | 32 (53.3%) | 45 (75.0%) | |
To improve chewing | 15 (25.0%) | 14 (23.3%) | |
To improve speech | 13 (21.6%) | 1 (1.6%) |