Social perception of Orthodontic treatment

Pages: 47-48
Harshavardhan Kidiyoor, Roopak D Naik and Sanjay V. Ganeshkar (Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics S. D. M. College of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Sattur, Dharwad, Karnataka)

Malocclusion commonly known as irregular teeth affects the psychology of an individual and is associated with social stigmata. Lot of confusion prevails in the society regarding the treatment for the same. Further Orthodontic treatment (treatment of irregular teeth) is associated with a lot of variables. Thus, questions like when to treat? Who should treat? What should be the treatment protocol? Where to treat? Which appliance should be used? Always haunt the operator. The present article tries to demystify the common doubts in the society associated with orthodontic treatment planning.