Level Of Knowledge and Attitude Towards Malocclusion and Orthodontic Treatment Needs Based On Aesthetic Component of IOTN In SMAN 15 Makassar Students = Level Of Knowledge and Attitude Towards Malocclusion and Orthodontic Treatment Needs Based On Aesthetic Component of IOTN In SMAN 15 Makassar Students
Year: 2023
Type: dissertation
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Background : Malocclusion ranks third in the prevalence of pathological diseases in the mouth, below dental caries and periodontal disease, making malocclusion the third priority in oral health problems worldwide. The etiology of malocclusion originates from general and local factors but the main cause of the high rates of malocclusion is low level of individual knowledge. Based on the previous research, the adolescents are the highest rates who suffered from malocclusion that they should be the ones who needs the knowledge and attitude towards malocclusion and orthodontic treatment. Purpose : To find out the level of knowledge and attitude towards malocclusion and the need for orthodontic treatment in students of SMAN 15 Makassar. Methods : This type of research is a descriptive observational study with a cross-sectional approach. The subject of this study were 372 students at SMAN 15 Makassar. Each subject will be assessed the knowledge and level of the respondent's need for orthodontic treatment by filling out questionnaires and asked to assess the appearance of their own teeth based on the IOTN Aesthetic Component. Conclusion : Based on the results of research conducted regarding the level of knowledge regarding malocclusion among students at SMAN 15 Makassar, it can be concluded that there is no significant difference in the level of knowledge. This research shows that 142 students of SMAN 15 Makassar (38.2%) have a good level of knowledge. Meanwhile, regarding the need for orthodontic treatment based on the aesthetic component of the IOTN assessment, 326 (88%) students did not need treatment.
Source: Hasanuddin University Repository
Language: Indonesian
Subfield: Orthodontics
Field: Dentistry
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7218089411