MALOCCLUSION, PAST ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT, AND SATISFACTION WITH DENTAL APPEARANCE AMONG CANADIAN ADULTS.

摘要: Objective To examine whether malocclusion and past orthodontic treatment are associated with satisfaction dental appearance among Canadian adults. Methods Using data from the 2007-09 Health Measures Survey, this cross-sectional study analyzed information 2184 respondents (1005 men 1179 women) aged 20-59 years. The outcome variable was appearance. Ordinal logistic regression used to investigate relation between 2 independent variables: treatment. Results Of participants, 70% were "very satisfied" or "satisfied" of their teeth. prevalence 25% 20%, respectively. Controlling for effect covariates, had a significant negative on (p = 0.02), but did not 0.36). Satisfaction greater those in higher-income group, never smokers, better self-rated health, no anterior decayed teeth, filled Conclusion Past linked sample Public health programs clinicians should focus addressing esthetic problems by restoring inadequate teeth fillings, tooth decay, implementing smoking cessation before considering