Frequency of Using Miniscrew Anchorage by the Iranian Orthodontists

Amin  Golshah; Mohadese Feiz Rahnemoon; Zahra  Bagheri; Nasim  Karami

doi:10.3889/oamjms.2021.5866

Authors

Amin Golshah Department of Orthodontic, School of Dentistry, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8167-7632
Mohadese Feiz Rahnemoon Students Research Committee, School of Dentistry, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9302-8747
Zahra Bagheri Students Research Committee, School of Dentistry, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
Nasim Karami Students Research Committee, School of Dentistry, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3889/oamjms.2021.5866

Keywords:

Miniscrews, Orthodontists, Orthodontic anchorage procedures, Surveys and questionnaires

Abstract

AIM: In recent years, miniscrews are extensively used for anchorage in orthodontic treatments. This study aimed to assess the frequency of using miniscrew anchorage by the Iranian orthodontists in 2020.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: This descriptive, cross-sectional study evaluated 70 Iranian orthodontists. After obtaining their written informed consent, a questionnaire was emailed to them. The validity of the questionnaire was confirmed by four faculty members and its reliability was determined to be 75% by calculating the Cronbach’s alpha after administering it among 40 orthodontists. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 22.

RESULTS: Of 97 administered questionnaires, 70 were filled out and returned (response rate=72.16%) by 42 males and 28 females. Of participants, 62.3% reported using miniscrews in their practice. Furthermore, 96.6% of the orthodontists reported that they would place the miniscrews by themselves. The majority of orthodontists (98.3%) were completely or relatively satisfied with the efficacy of miniscrews, and 93.5% recommended the use of miniscrews to their colleagues. Factors such as poor expertise in miniscrew insertion, doubts about its advantages, high cost, and time-consuming placement were the main reasons for reluctance of some orthodontists in using miniscrews.

CONCLUSION: Considering the high efficacy of miniscrews for orthodontic treatment and high satisfaction level of Iranian orthodontists with miniscrews, their application is expected to rise by the Iranian orthodontists after eliminating the existing limitations against their widespread use.

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