Original Article

Year : 2021 | Volume : 6 | Issue : 1 | Page : 15 - 18

Measuring Orthognathic Surgery Satisfaction in Orthodontic Patients – A Questionnaire Survey

S. Thasleema Banu, N. Kannan

Department of Orthodontics, Asan Memorial Dental College and Hospital, Keerapakkam, Chengalpet, Tamil Nadu, India

Address for correspondence:

Dr. N. Kannan,

Department of Orthodontics, Asan Memorial Dental College and Hospital, Keerapakkam, Chengalpet, Tamil Nadu, India.

E-mail: drkannanorthodontist@gmail.com

Abstract

Introduction:

In orthodontic-surgical treatment, the motivation of the patient for seeking treatment and her/his expectations of the results should be considered carefully in treatment planning. Therefore, the patient satisfaction will be improved. The objective of this study was to develop a reliable self-report measure of consumer satisfaction with orthodontic treatment, and to preliminarily assess its validity. The aim of this study was to assess patients who have undergone orthognathic surgery.

Materials and Methods:

A patient-centered questionnaire to assess the satisfaction of the patients undergoing orthognathic surgery was being prepared and given to fifty patients in Private Dental College, and the results are being discussed. This questionnaire is easily and quickly applicable and economic, however, it should be kept in mind that it is subjective.

Results:

Fifty participants who attended the out patient of Department of Orthodontics, Private Dental College, were included in the study. When questions were asked about their experience in the department, 98% felt the treatment was hygienic, 96% felt the treatment was expensive, and 86% felt they were well informed. Moreover, only 62% had discomfort during the treatment. When asked about treatment outcomes, 97% had a smile satisfaction and 95% said they would recommend to friends. Eighty‐eight percent felt they had experienced pain. Finally, questions were asked about how it affects the quality of life of the patients.

Conclusion:

Orthognathic surgery causes a significant improvement in patients’ quality of life. This improvement was seen in emotional, oral function, psychological, and social domains of quality of life. The maximum influence was in emotional and the least in functional aspect. Our study assessed the quality of life in a limited period postoperatively, and obviously, there is a need for longitudinal studies in this area of health-care services.

Keywords: Confidence, measurement, orthognathic surgery, satisfaction, smile

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Conflicts of interest

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How to cite this article: Banu ST, Kannan N. Measuring orthognathic surgery satisfaction in orthodontic patients – A questionnaire survey. Int J Soc Rehab 2021;6:15-8.