Table 5.
Level of satisfaction and appreciation of improvements by surveyed parents of disabled (n = 33) and healthy children (n = 60), after completion of orthodontic treatment
| Disabled children n (%) | Healthy children n (%) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Satisfaction with the results |
|
|
0.000 |
| Satisfied but with excessive effort |
2 (6.0%) |
0 (0%) |
|
| Satisfied |
17 (51.5%) |
54 (90.0%) |
|
| The results exceeded expectations |
14 (42.4%) |
6 (10.0%) |
|
|
Improvement in patient’s self-image |
|
|
0.228 |
| None |
3 (9.0%) |
3 (5.0%) |
|
| The child is not satisfied with the result |
1 (3.0%) |
0 (0%) |
|
| The child is pleased with the result |
29 (87.8%) |
57 (95.0%) |
|
|
Reaction of family and friends |
|
|
< 0.001 |
| No reaction |
6 (18.1%) |
43 (71.6%) |
|
| They encouraged us throughout the treatment |
9 (27.2%) |
6 (10.0%) |
|
| They got excited |
18 (54.5%) |
11 (18.3%) |
|
|
Improvement in patient daily activities |
|
|
< 0.001 |
| No change |
5 (15.1%) |
40 (66.6%) |
|
| Progress was significant |
1 (3.0%) |
14 (23.3%) |
|
| There was a very marked improvement |
27(81.8%) |
6 (10.0%) |
|
|
Change in patient’s social life |
|
|
< 0.001 |
| None |
9 (27.2%) |
34 (56.6%) |
|
| Slightly improved social life |
9 (27.2%) |
23 (38.3%) |
|
| Significantly improved social life |
15 (45.4%) |
3 (5.0%) |
|
|
The child is ready to undergo orthodontic treatment in the future, if needed |
|
|
0.711 |
| Yes |
31 (93.9%) |
54 (90.0%) |
|
| No | 2 (6.0) | 6 (10.0%) |