Level Of Knowledge and Attitude Towards Malocclusion and Orthodontic Treatment Needs Based On Aesthetic Component of IOTN In SMAN 15 Makassar Students = Level Of Knowledge and Attitude Towards Malocclusion and Orthodontic Treatment Needs Based On Aesthetic Component of IOTN In SMAN 15 Makassar Students

Background : Malocclusion ranks third in the prevalence of pathological diseases
in the mouth, below dental caries and periodontal disease, making malocclusion the
third priority in oral health problems worldwide. The etiology of malocclusion
originates from general and local factors but the main cause of the high rates of
malocclusion is low level of individual knowledge. Based on the previous research,
the adolescents are the highest rates who suffered from malocclusion that they
should be the ones who needs the knowledge and attitude towards malocclusion
and orthodontic treatment. Purpose : To find out the level of knowledge and
attitude towards malocclusion and the need for orthodontic treatment in students of
SMAN 15 Makassar. Methods : This type of research is a descriptive observational
study with a cross-sectional approach. The subject of this study were 372 students
at SMAN 15 Makassar. Each subject will be assessed the knowledge and level of
the respondent's need for orthodontic treatment by filling out questionnaires and
asked to assess the appearance of their own teeth based on the IOTN Aesthetic
Component. Conclusion : Based on the results of research conducted regarding the
level of knowledge regarding malocclusion among students at SMAN 15 Makassar,
it can be concluded that there is no significant difference in the level of knowledge.
This research shows that 142 students of SMAN 15 Makassar (38.2%) have a good
level of knowledge. Meanwhile, regarding the need for orthodontic treatment based
on the aesthetic component of the IOTN assessment, 326 (88%) students did not
need treatment.