Table II.
Main themes and subthemes
| Main themes | Subthemes | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral-health related behavioral changes | Changes in frequency and duration of brushing during the quarantine | Factors affecting oral hygiene habits | Diet changes in quarantine | ||
| Impact on treatment progression | Quality and duration of treatment | Following orthodontic instructions | Anxiety from having an emergency and its solution | ||
| Psychosocial impact and attitude changes | Significant negative emotions from treatment pause | Feeling helpless | Social interaction | Fear of infection | Positive emotions and memorial moments |
| Areas for future enhancements in health care delivery | Short-term recommendations | Long-term recommendations | |||