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Table 7 A descriptive summary for the 11 questions related to the confidence in resuming orthodontic treatment

From: Patients’ perceptions of orthodontic treatment experiences during COVID-19: a cross-sectional study

Questions related to the level of confidence in resuming treatment in the pandemic

Mean

SD

25%

Median

75%

Complete observations

I am confident in resuming my orthodontic treatment and finishing it while at the pandemic

4.59

0.85

4

5

5

153 (99%)

I trust my orthodontist to deliver the same standard of care during the pandemic

4.61

0.81

4

5

5

153 (99%)

I have maintained the same standards of oral hygiene as instructed by my provider during the pandemic

4.54

0.80

4

5

5

153 (99%)

I have maintained the post-operative instructions and took care of my appliance during the pandemic

4.39

0.89

4

5

5

152 (99%)

It is necessary for an orthodontist to follow up on their patients during the pandemic or any similar emergencies

4.12

0.87

4

4

5

150 (97%)

Do you feel it is safe to see your orthodontist for full adjustment appointment during the pandemic?

4.21

0.82

4

4

5

150 (97%)

I like to postpone my treatment until the pandemic is over (negative correlated; coding reversed)

4.21

0.88

4

4

5

150 (97%)

I would like to discontinue my treatment and remove my braces because of the pandemic (negative correlated; coding reversed)

4.40

0.97

4

5

5

149 (97%)

I agree with the idea of reducing the number of visits to an orthodontic clinic during the pandemic (negative correlated; coding reversed)

2.95

1.11

2

3

4

149 (97%)

It is difficult to interact and communicate with my orthodontist while at the clinic during the pandemic (negative correlated; coding reversed)

3.98

0.89

4

4

4

133 (86%)

I am pleased with the way my appointment was handled during the pandemic.

4.39

0.87

4

5

5

146 (95%)

Total score

46.47

4.75

44

47

50

128 (83%)