Table 4.
Patient satisfaction with orthodontic treatment related to dentofacial improvement in public and private hospitals
| Dentofacial improvement | Mean score ±SD | Public hospital | Private hospital | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean ± SD | Mean ± SD | |||
| My teeth are straighter due to orthodontic treatment | 4.23 ± 0.812 | 4.22 ± 0.847 | 4.24 ± 0.737 | 0.920 |
| I have a better bite due to orthodontic treatment | 4.23 ± 0.822 | 4.23 ± 0.820 | 4.22 ± 0.832 | 0.917 |
| I think I have a more attractive face due to orthodontic treatment | 4.18 ± 0.873 | 4.20 ± 0.871 | 4.14 ± 0.881 | 0.578 |
| My appearance has changed exactly as I expected | 4.21 ± 0.827 | 4.25 ± 0.784 | 4.14 ± 0.911 | 0.531 |
| My teeth fit very well since I have been treated | 4.24 ± 0.762 | 4.21 ± 0.787 | 4.32 ± 0.704 | 0.347 |
| When I look in the mirror, I feel very satisfied with the way my appearance is improved since orthodontic treatment | 4.25 ± 0.797 | 4.24 ± 0.765 | 4.27 ± 0.865 | 0.510 |
| I feel very happy because I look so much better since I have been treated | 4.33 ± 0.740 | 4.33 ± 0.713 | 4.34 ± 0.799 | 0.720 |
| Overall mean score | 4.23 ± 0.016 | Mean Ranks 113.57 | Mean Ranks 118.00 | 0.633 |