Youth Perception of Different Orthodontic Appliances

Figures & data

Figure 1 Orthodontic appliances evaluated by participants: (A) Metal brackets with transparent O-ties; (B) self-ligating metal brackets; (C) clear aligner; (D) hybrid brackets; (E) ceramic brackets with transparent O-ties; (F) self-ligating ceramic brackets; (G) metal brackets with colored O-ties; (H) bare teeth to simulate lingual brackets; and (I) shaped brackets (heart and superman logo).

Table 1 Demographic Characteristics of the Participants (N=194)

Demographic Variables	N	Prevalence
Gender
Male	89	45.9%
Female	105	54.1%
School level
Primary school (9–11)	69	35.5%
Middle school (12–14)	63	32.5%
High school (15–17)	62	32%

Figure 2 Attractiveness ratings of different orthodontic appliances displayed with a box and whisker plot showing the median and interquartile range for all ages. *Indicates a statistically significant relationship (P<0.001)with all other appliances.

Figure 3 Attractiveness ratings of different orthodontic appliances displayed with a Box and whisker plot showing the median and interquartile range: (A) primary school; (B) middle school; and (C) high school. *Bracketed numbers indicate a statistically significant relationship (P<0.001) with indicated appliances.

Figure 4 Acceptability of orthodontic appliances for all ages. *Indicates a statistically significant relationship (P<0.001) with all other appliances.

Figure 5 Acceptability of orthodontic appliances: (A) primary school; (B) middle school; and (C) high school.