Percepción sobre el uso de ortodoncia correctiva en jóvenes desertores del tratamiento en Mérida, Venezuela

Abstract

Introduction: In recent years, the abandonment of orthodontic treatment has be-come common, but it is unknown why some of these patients refuse to remove the appliances from their mouths. After an exhaustive review in different research sources, it can be affirmed that up to this moment no study was found regarding the perception of the use of corrective orthodontics in young dropouts of the treatment but who still have the equipment fixed in the mouth. Objective: to de-scribe the perception of the use of corrective orthodontics in young dropouts of the treatment who still have fixed appliances in the mouth of MeridaVenezuela. Materials and Methods: It is a qualitative, descriptive, cross- sectional study. The interview technique was performed on a group of 4 informants carrying fixed orthodontics appliances to collect the data. For the analysis and results, the constant comparison method combined with the data triangulation was used. Results: It was found that the perception of the informants in relation to the use of the orthodontic treatment pursues aesthetic, embellishment and decoration aspects; Results: it was found that it has a social projection that generates the idea of high social status, being one of the motivations for conserving fixed appliances. Conclusion: These young people perceive the use of corrective orthodontics as a factor that helps them to have social success.