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. 2015 Jan-Feb;20(1):45–51. doi: 10.1590/2176-9451.20.1.045-051.oar

Table 1 -. Distribution of data according to how long orthodontics had graduated from dental school and participants' opinion about the three statements.

Answer How long have you graduated from dental school? Total
From 1 to 3 years From 3 to 5 years From 5 to 10 years More than 10 years
Orthodontics is the best treatment for TMD patients with skeletal malocclusion Disagree 4 11 25 102 142
Agree 0 1 4 16 21
No opinion 0 0 3 7 10
Total 4 12 32 125 173
Orthodontic treatment can prevent the onset of TMD Disagree 2 6 20 75 103
Agree 2 6 11 46 65
No opinion 0 0 1 4 5
Total 4 12 32 125 173
Orthodontic treatment
can lead to TMD
Disagree 1 6 8 61 76
Agree 2 4 23 61 90
No opinion 1 2 1 3 7
Total 4 12 32 125 173