Table 19 Estimation of orthodontic treatment price by the respondents
Country/Answer | A. Cheaper than metal fixed appliance | B. More expensive than aesthetic fixed appliance | C. Cheaper than aesthetic fixed appliance, and more expensive than metal fixed appliance | D. There is no difference in price between the different types of treatment | E. I don’t know |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chile | 154 (23,0%) | 230 (34,3%) | 63 (9,4%) | 26 (3,9%) | 157 (23,4%) |
Poland | 99 (23,5%) | 200 (29,9%) | 52 (12,3%) | 71 (16,8%) | 0 (0%) |
Sum | 253 (23,2%) | 430 (39,4%) | 115 (10,5%) | 97 (8,9%) | 157 (14,4%) |
Difference CL/PL | < 0.001 | 0.002 | 0.153 | < 0.001 | < 0.001 |