| Autor: |
O.T. Temisanren, J.U. Ifesanya, A.B. Olatunji |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2020 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Nigerian Dental Journal, Vol 23, Iss 1 (2020) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
0189-1006 |
| DOI: |
10.61172/ndj.v23i1.33 |
| Popis: |
Objectives: Estimating patient compliance during orthodontic treatment cannot be overemphasized as timely and successful outcome of orthodontic treatment is dependent on it. This study assessed patients' compliance to orthodontic reviews at a tertiary care orthodontic clinic as well as explored various factors that may influence review attendance. Materials and Methods: Data were collected retrospectively from 133 patients' case notes as well as the clinic daily attendance records. Socio-demographic data and type of appliance used by patients was extracted. The pattern of punctuality (in days) to clinic attendance as prescribed by the managing orthodontist was also ascertained. Data were analysed using the SPSS version 22. Level of significance was set at p |
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