Psychological appraisal of orthodontic patient during COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract

Objective: The Aim of this study was to check Psychological appraisal of orthodontic patient during COVID 19 outbreak, and whether the pandemic have affected the attendance of the orthodontic patients. Method: Total 500 patients participated in the survey. A questionnaire consisting of 11 multiple-choice questions was distributed. Upon receiving of the completed questionnaires, the data were statistically analyzed. Results: A total of 500 Orthodontic patients (232 M, 268 F) completed the survey. Participants between 20 and 29 years old were the most common (n=232) age group. Most participants were student (n=363). A total of 331 patients (66.2%) believed that there was a greater risk of COVID-19 at orthodontic practice, but 328 patients (65.6%) felt comfortable going back to the orthodontist. 290 (58%) people willing to start orthodontic treatment if COVID-19 persists. Out of 500 orthodontic patients 450 (90%) were undergoing fixed treatment and 1(3.3%) patients were having removable appliances. Among the 484(96.8%) patients with orthodontic treatment, 466 (96.3%) return to the orthodontic practice, while 18(3.6%) patients were not able come back.