Table 3 Frequencies and percentages of replies to questions about orthodontics
From: The perception of COVID-19 among Italian dental patients: an orthodontic point of view
Frequency (percentage) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
In orthodontic treatment or have a child in orthodontic treatment | Yes 486 (31.0%) | No 1080 (69.0%) | |
Characteristics of orthodontic appliance | Fixed 249 (51.2%) | Removable 174 (35.8%) | Don’t know 63 (13%) |
Back to the dental practice to continue the orthodontic treatment after lockdown | Yes 408 (84.0%) | No 78 (16.0%) | |
Think that attending the orthodontic practice may increase the risk of infection | Yes 232 (47.7%) | No 254 (52.3%) | |
Consider that not having had orthodontic check-ups during lockdown created discomfort | Yes 218 (44.9%) | No 268 (55.1%) | |