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. 2021 Oct 15;10:22. doi: 10.4103/jos.jos_85_21

Table 2.

Perception on learning outcomes regarding treatment planning (n: 61)

Variable n (%) Consensus


Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Neutral Yes No
Take a detailed and systematic orthodontic history 40 (65.5) 16 (26.2) 4 (6.5) 0 1 (1.6) 91.7 ….
Perform a systematic orthodontic intra and extra oral examination 49 (80.3) 12 (19.7) 0 0 0 100 ….
Perform a mixed dentition space analysis 33 (54) 24 (39.3) 3 (4.9) 0 1 (1.6) 93.3 ….
Perform permanent dentition space analysis and Bolton analysis 30 (49.1) 26 (42.6) 1 (1.6) 0 4 (6.5) 91.7 ….
Identify and analyze anatomic landmarks in cephalometric radiographs and assess the patients’ profile and facial esthetics 34 (55.7) 22 (36) 4 (6.5) 1 (1.6) 0 91.7 ….
Describe basic problems faced by an orthodontic patient in three planes of space 32 (52.4) 24 (39.3) 0 0 5 (8.1) 91.7 ….
Develop a problem list and treatment plan (by using history, clinical examination, cephalographs, OPG, study casts, photographs) 32 (52.4) 21 (34.4) 3 (4.9) 3 (4.9) 2 (3.2) 86.8 ….
Demonstrate basic principles of treatment planning 25 (40.9) 30 (49.1) 4 (6.5) 1 (1.6) 1 (1.6) 90 ….
Execute the treatment plan for a case with non-skeletal involvement after making a detailed problem list 21 (34.4) 17 (27.8) 10 (16.3) 5 (8.1) 8 (13.1) 62.2 ….
Design, insertion, adjustment, and activation of simple removable appliances 21 (34.4) 26 (42.6) 10 (16.3) 2 (3.2) 2 (3.2) 77 ….
Demonstrate various space maintainers 28 (45.9) 30 (49.1) 1 (1.6) 1 (1.6) 1 (1.6) 95 ….
Explain causes for space loss 42 (68.8) 18 (29.5) 0 0 1 (1.6) 98.3 ….
Assess the need for space regaining and demonstrate various space regainers 23 (37.7) 29 (47.5) 2 (3.2) 2 (3.2) 5 (8.1) 85.2 ….
Locate the position of impacted teeth in three planes of space 20 (32.7) 29 (47.5) 7 (11.4) 3 (4.9) 2 (3.2) 80.2 ….
Describe various methods, indications, contraindications, advantages, and disadvantages of serial extraction 23 (37.7) 26 (42.6) 3 (4.9) 5 (8.1) 4 (6.5) 80.3 ….
Specify the importance of retention and the required management to prevent relapse 24 (39.3) 29 (47.5) 4 (6.5) 0 4 (6.5) 86.8 ….
Be able to identify which patient should be referred to the orthodontic specialist 43 (70.4) 10 (16.3) 7 (11.4) 1 (1.6) 0 86.7 ….

Consensus=agreement of 60% of the participants and above