Structural equation modeling of the influencing factors of the behavior motivation for secondary orthodontic treatment
10.3969/j.issn.1001-3733.2024.03.014
- VernacularTitle:正畸二次矫治行为动机影响因素的结构方程模型初探
- Author:
Zehua HAN
1
;
Hong ZHOU
Author Information
1. 710004,西安交通大学口腔医院正畸科
- Keywords:
Orthodontics;
Secondary orthodontics;
Structural modelling equations;
Psychological factors
- From:
Journal of Practical Stomatology
2024;40(3):390-395
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To investigate the magnitude and interrelationship of the motivational factors for secondary orthodontic treat-ment.Methods:College students with orthodontic treatment history were invited to fill in the questionnaire,and the potential factors related to the motivation of secondary treatment behaviour were obtained by sample component analysis,single factor analysis,reliability analysis and factor analysis,the structural equation model was constructed to explore and analyse the relationship between the role and in-fluence of each factor on the motivation of secondary treatment.Results:Among the 559 cases with orthodontic treatment history 217 had secondary correction intention(32.26％male,67.74％female).The standardised path coefficients of the structural equation model sug-gested that the strength of influence of tooth alignment and occlusal status on oral function factors was 0.27 and 0.26 respectively,with a weak degree of influence.The strength of the influence of tooth alignment on the appearance factor was 0.54,with a fair degree of influ-ence.The strength of influence of appearance factors,tooth arrangement situation,oral function,and occlusal status on the need for sec-ondary orthodontic treatment was 0.84,0.68,0.73 and 0.66 respectively,each with a strong degree of influence.Conclusion:The pro-portion of secondary orthodontic needs was higher in the female university students than in the males.Aesthetic smile curves of anterior teeth,harmonious and beautiful facial soft tissues and perfect lateral appearance contours are the common psychological pursuits of sec-ondary orthodontic patients.Dental alignment factors are the underlying factors of secondary orthodontic motivation.Failure to meet the expectations of the first orthodontic treatment is an important psychological factor for secondary orthodontic motivation.
