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Journal of Dental Public Health

2022 Volume 2 Issue 1

Public Awareness and Perceptions of Orthodontic Treatment with Invisalign in Qassim, Saudi Arabia


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  1. Department of Dentistry, King Fahad Hospital, Madinah, KSA.
  2. Department of Dentistry, Private Clinic, Madinah, KSA.
  3. Department of Dentistry, Faculty of Preventive Dentistry, Riyadh Elm University, Riyadh, KSA.
Abstract

The Invisalign system offers enhanced hygiene compared to traditional braces. Since the device is removable, it allows patients to maintain their usual oral hygiene routines, thereby reducing the likelihood of problems such as discoloration and decay that are usually associated with fixed braces. The present study aimed to investigate the level of awareness of the general population in the Qassem region about orthodontic treatment using Invisalign. A survey-based study was conducted among the general population of the Qassim region using a convenient sampling method. 200 people were asked to complete a questionnaire. The findings showed that 47% of respondents had undergone orthodontic treatment, with 42% having fixed orthodontic appliances. In addition, 52.5% believed that orthodontic treatment is more appropriate for children aged 7 and 17 years. Among the participants, 96% had visited a dentist, 63% were familiar with Invisalign, and 74.5% perceived its effectiveness to be high. However, most participants had no personal experience with Invisalign treatment, and their overall knowledge about the system was moderate.


How to cite this article
Vancouver
Alharbi IS, Alharbi AS, Ansari SH. Public Awareness and Perceptions of Orthodontic Treatment with Invisalign in Qassim, Saudi Arabia. . 2022;2(1):13-8.
APA
Alharbi, I. S., Alharbi, A. S., & Ansari, S. H. (2022). Public Awareness and Perceptions of Orthodontic Treatment with Invisalign in Qassim, Saudi Arabia. Journal of Dental Public Health, 2(1), 13-18.

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