期刊名称：International Journal of Early Childhood Special Education
电子版ISSN：1308-5581
出版年度：2022
卷号：14
期号：5
页码：5716-5721
DOI：10.9756/INTJECSE/V14I5.700
语种：English
出版社：International Journal of Early Childhood Special Education
摘要：Orthodontic brackets are small orthodontic attachments (metal or ceramic) secured to a tooth for fastening an archwire. It is bonded to the enamel surface. It helps to treat the malposition teeth in the correct position. The aim of the study was to assess the awareness regarding different orthodontics brackets among undergraduate students. Materials and Methodology: A well structured 10 questions regarding different types of orthodontic brackets were framed and administered to the participants through an online google form. Survey was conducted among 200 college students. Data was statistically analysed using SPSS and Chi square analysis was used to determine the association. Results: A survey was conducted among 200 dental college students in that 66% of them were female and 34% of the male population. The association graph was assessed by Chi Square test where p< 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Our results show a p value of 0.14 which was statistically not significant. Conclusion: Based on the results of the survey, we can conclude that undergraduate dental students have a better understanding of the many types of brackets and that more practice should be developed among the population of dental students.
