PERBANDINGAN PERSEPSI KEPUASAN ANTARA PASIEN PERAWATAN ORTODONTIK CEKAT DENGAN PASIEN ORTODONTIK LEPASAN PADA MAHASISWA PSPDG UMY
Abstract
Field of dentistry orthodontic got a lot of attention at the moment, the use of the best orthodontic instruments ranging widely used by people who want to improve the appearance of their teeth. orthodontic treatment using fixed wire and removable popularly used has its advantages and disadvantages. This may lead to different perceptions to patient satisfaction with orthodontic treatment options that will be undertaken later Objective: This study foresee a difference in perception of satisfaction among orthodontic patients who use fixed and removable orthodontic treatment. Methods: this study were observational analytic research with cross sectional study design. using a sample of the entire population of students of dental education 2012-2015 at University of Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta who use / undergoing orthodontic treatment . Dental Satisfaction questionnaire ( DSQ ) were used as measurement. The statistical test used is the non parametric Mann- Whitney Test. Results: The results obtained with p = 0.295 ( p > 0.05 ) , which means there are no significant differences between the two groups of respondents . Both groups of respondents said they were satisfied and very satisfied ( Lichert scale 3 & 4 ) and no respondents who are dissatisfied or very dissatisfied . Conclusion: The conclusion that can be drawn is that H0 which state that there is no difference in the perception of satisfaction between the two groups of respondents stated correctly . Both groups of users with fixed and removable orthodontic treatment are equally satisfied with the treatment they underwent .