Analysis of dental retreatments in UNIANDES students, Ibarra: clinical and psychological effects

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https://doi.org/10.62697/rmiie.v4iS1.151

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Orthodontic retreatment, orthodontic relapse, functional factors, aesthetic factors, descriptive methodology, patient perception

Abstract

Orthodontic retreatment was a significant option to maintain a healthy and aligned smile in adulthood. Various reasons led to the need for retreatment in individuals who had previously undergone orthodontic treatment, with functional and aesthetic factors being the most prominent. The theoretical framework indicated that the growing popularity of orthodontic treatments extended across different age groups, from childhood to adulthood, with a particular focus on adolescents. However, Ecuador’s socioeconomic development showed rapid but uneven growth, which affected the distribution of orthodontic resources across different regions. The research adopted a descriptive, cross-sectional, and non-experimental methodology, using structured surveys applied to students from the Faculty of Dentistry at the Regional Autonomous University of the Andes. The results indicated that relapse rates and the need for retreatments continued to represent a significant challenge in the field of orthodontics. Nevertheless, a positive perception toward retreatments was observed among the students. In conclusion, a high incidence of retreatments was identified, as approximately 40.6% of the students required a new orthodontic treatment, highlighting the need to address post-treatment issues more thoroughly.

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Christian David Zapata-Hidalgo, Universidad Regional Autónoma de Los Andes, Ibarra. Ecuador.

 

 

Steven Marcelo Velastegui-Valenzuela, Universidad Regional Autónoma de Los Andes, Ibarra. Ecuador.

 

 

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2025-04-01

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Zapata-Hidalgo, C. D., Chicaiza-Bonilla, K. E., Corrales-Valles, L. P., & Velastegui-Valenzuela, S. M. (2025). Analysis of dental retreatments in UNIANDES students, Ibarra: clinical and psychological effects. Revista Mexicana De Investigación E Intervención Educativa, 4(S1), 89–95. https://doi.org/10.62697/rmiie.v4iS1.151

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Vol. 4 No. S1 (2025): Competencias docentes en nuevos contextos digitales (abril)

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