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 |