Figure 1.
Orthodontist’s perception of using accelerated orthodontic treatments
| Intraoral vibrating devices | Corticotomies | Piezocision | Intraoral injected drugs | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) | Count (n) | (%) | Count (n) | (%) | Count (n) | (%) | Count (n) | |
| Do you incorporate accelerated orthodontic techniques? | ||||||||
| No | 98.8% | 170 | 96.5% | 166 | 98.8% | 170 | 100.0% | 171 |
| Yes | 1.2% | 2 | 3.5% | 6 | 1.2% | 2 | 0.0% | 0 |
| How enthusiastic are you about these techniques? | ||||||||
| Enthusiastic | 0.0% | 0 | 16.7% | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
| Willing | 0.0% | 0 | 33.3% | 2 | 50.0% | 1 | 0.0% | 0 |
| Neutral | 100.0% | 2 | 16.7% | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
| Reluctant | 0.0% | 0 | 33.3% | 2 | 50.0% | 1 | 0.0% | 0 |
| How satisfied are you with the outcome? | ||||||||
| Very satisfied | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
| Satisfied | 0.0% | 0 | 50.0% | 1 | 50.0% | 1 | 0.0% | 0 |
| Neutral | 50.0% | 1 | 50.0% | 1 | 50.0% | 1 | 0.0% | 0 |
| Dissatisfied | 50.0% | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
| Very dissatisfied | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
| How satisfied are you with the efficiency of your treatment? | ||||||||
| Very satisfied | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
| Satisfied | 50.0% | 1 | 50.0% | 1 | 100.0% | 2 | 0.0% | 0 |
| Neutral | 0.0% | 0 | 50.0% | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
| Dissatisfied | 50.0% | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
| Very dissatisfied | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
Demographics of the survey respondents
| Percentage (%) | Count (n) | |
|---|---|---|
| What is your gender identity? | ||
| Male | 71.6% | 126 |
| Female | 26.7% | 47 |
| Other/Rather not say | 1.7% | 3 |
| What is your age? | ||
| <30 | 2.9% | 5 |
| 30-39 | 25.1% | 44 |
| 40-49 | 27.4% | 48 |
| 50-59 | 17.7% | 31 |
| >60 | 26.9% | 47 |
| Where did you complete your orthodontic training? | ||
| University of Adelaide | 15.8% | 28 |
| University of Melbourne | 22.6% | 40 |
| University of Otago | 4.5% | 8 |
| University of Queensland | 10.2% | 18 |
| University of Sydney | 11.3% | 20 |
| University of Western Australia | 12.4% | 22 |
| Other | 23.2% | 41 |
| What is your primary state/territory of practice? | ||
| ACT | 1.7% | 3 |
| NSW | 17.9% | 31 |
| NT | 0.6% | 1 |
| Qld | 20.8% | 36 |
| SA | 9.2% | 16 |
| Tas | 1.7% | 3 |
| Vic | 34.7% | 60 |
| WA | 13.3% | 23 |
| How many years have you been practicing orthodontics (post-completion of specialist training)? | ||
| <6 | 21.3% | 37 |
| 6-10 | 14.9% | 26 |
| 11-20 | 25.9% | 45 |
| 21-30 | 19.5% | 34 |
| >30 | 18.4% | 32 |
Orthodontist’s perception of using customised fixed orthodontic appliances
| Percentage (%) | Count (n) | |
|---|---|---|
| Do you incorporate customised fixed appliances (for example, Insignia/Sure Smile) in your clinical practice? | ||
| No | 73.4% | 127 |
| Yes | 26.6% | 46 |
| How enthusiastic are you about these appliances? | ||
| Enthusiastic | 45.7% | 21 |
| Willing | 28.3% | 13 |
| Neutral | 17.4% | 8 |
| Reluctant | 8.7% | 4 |
| How satisfied are you with the outcome after using customised fixed appliances? | ||
| Very satisfied | 37.8% | 17 |
| Satisfied | 37.8% | 17 |
| Neutral | 11.1% | 5 |
| Dissatisfied | 8.9% | 4 |
| Very dissatisfied | 4.4% | 2 |
| How satisfied are you with the efficiency of your treatment after using customised fixed appliances? | ||
| Very satisfied | 35.6% | 16 |
| Satisfied | 46.7% | 21 |
| Neutral | 13.3% | 6 |
| Dissatisfied | 4.4% | 2 |
| Very dissatisfied | 0.0% | 0 |