Table 2 PIDAQ dimensions and IOTN-AC index before and during orthodontic treatment (n = 71)
From: Psychosocial dental impact in adult orthodontic patients: what about health competence?
T0 | T1 | T2 | T0/T1 | T1/T2 | T0/T2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mean (SD) | Mean (SD) | Mean (SD) | F (p) | t (p) | t (p) | t (p) | |
Dental self-confidence | 15.64 (4.19) | 21.69 (4.59) | 22.61 (5.01) | 13.716 (.068) | −3.858 (.001) | −.532 (.604) | −3.894 (.001) |
Social impact | 17.53 (6.29) | 16.10 (7.05) | 15.84 (6.87) | 7.065 (.124) | .933 (.359) | .444 (.665) | 1.409 (.189) |
Psychological impact | 16.28 (5.81) | 13.46 (6.87) | 12.30 (4.85) | 1.810 (.356) | 1.964 (.049) | 1.080 (.301) | 3.148 (.010) |
Aesthetic concern | 8.10 (3.21) | 6.78 (3.57) | 5.63 (2.87) | .380 (.725) | 1.535 (.136) | .898 (.541) | 2.517 (.031) |
IOTN-AC | 3.70 (1.94) | 2.62 (1.71) | 1.91 (.99) | 3.750 (.211) | 3.071 (.005) | .518 (.615) | 7.455 (.000) |