Table 1. - Sociodemographic characteristics of sample and adolescents' orthodontic need.
| Number (%) | |
|---|---|
| Respondents | |
| Mothers | 76 (79.2) |
| Fathers | 16 (16.7) |
| Other | 4 (4.1) |
| Parents'/caregivers' schooling | |
| Elementary school | 25 (26.0) |
| Middle school | 16 (16.7) |
| High school | 49 (51.0) |
| University degree | 06 (6.3) |
| Family income (BMW/month) | |
| Up to 1 BMW | 16 (16.7) |
| From 1 to 3 BMWs | 54 (56.2) |
| From 3 to 5 BMWs | 16 (16.7) |
| From 5 to 9 BMWs | 08 (8.3) |
| More than 9 BMWs | 02 (2.1) |
| Adolescents' sex | |
| Male | 45 (46.9) |
| Female | 51 (53.1) |
| Adolescents' age (years) | |
| 11 | 49 (51.0) |
| 12 | 47 (49.0) |
| Adolescents' orthodontic need | |
| Slight | 35 (36.5) |
| Elective | 26 (27.1) |
| Highly desirable | 22 (22.9) |
| Mandatory | 13 (13.5) |
BMW = Brazilian Minimum Wage