Table 2.
Reasons for seeking orthodontic treatment based on gender and age group.
| Variable | Priority in Chief Complaint | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Reason for seeking Orthodontic Treatment | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
| Protrusion (318) 18.0% |
Spacing (282) 16.0% |
Unesthetic smile (232) 13.2% |
|
| Gender | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
| Female | Protrusion | Spacing | Unesthetic smile |
| Male | Protrusion | Crowding | Spacing |
| Age group (year) |
Priority in chief complaint according to age | ||
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | |
| 20s | Protrusion | Spacing | Unesthetic smile |
| 30s | Protrusion | Spacing | Crowding |
| 40s | Protrusion and spacing | Crowding | Unesthetic smile |
| 50s | Spacing | Unesthetic smile | Protrusion and Crowding |