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CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background
Having ideal teeth is important. Teeth which are crooked or out of place
(misaligned) will affect the way people chew, talk and how their smile looks.
Because they have unnatural spaces, crooked teeth are harder to clean and
more likely to have cavities. In some cases, crooked teeth can affect the jaws
line up and can cause pain and discomfort. But nowadays, people don’t needto worry their misplaced teeth, because there is a tool which can fix it called
orthodontic braces.
Dental or orthodontic braces are put on teeth in order to correct them for
better biting and chewing. Braces are used to improve structural or cosmetic
flaws in teeth and jaws, such as under bites, overbites or crooked teeth.
Orthodontists may combine braces with other appliances that widen or change
the shape of the jaw or increase the space between teeth. According to Nanda
Inasovilizuari (2010) on her research titled “Behel, Kebutuhan atau Fashion”,
braces not only can correct the misplaced teeth and jaws, but also improve the
face structural.
These days, the options for braces are much more varied than what was
offered years ago. They are smaller, neater and less apparent. They come in
either metal or a clear ceramic. Then, there are lingual braces which put in the
inside of the teeth. The newest type of braces consists of any colours, single or
multi colours. People can think of any combination of colours, yellow and red,
black and silver, pink and blue, purple and green or whatever combination in
the spectrum of colours. These kinds of braces are usually recommended for
patients who do not need significant work done or to treat more minor
orthodontic problems.
Because of that, nowadays, the teenagers who don’t have an imperfect
teeth and jaws structure use the braces as a fashion need. Some of them
believe that by using braces, they can look more fashionable, stylish, and rich.
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They use the braces in order to follow the latest trend. The most severe thing
is, some of them just follow their friends without realizing that they don’t
really need it. They use braces not for medical purposes, but to show the
others that they are at a high-class social status.
So, based on this case, the author would like to do a research titled “The
Phenomenon of Using Braces in SMA Plus Negeri 17 Palembang: Trend or
Necessary?” because the functions of braces is already strayed from its
original functions. This problem needs a necessary discussion because the
populations of people who use braces itself are increasing.
1.2 Problems Formulating
The problems of this research are:
1. Why do the students of SMA Plus Negeri 17 Palembang prefer to use the
braces?
2. Is there any advantages and disadvantages of using braces for students of
SMA Plus Negeri 17 Palembang?
3. How much treatment time and cost do the students of SMA Plus Negeri 17
Palembang spend because of using braces?
4. What do students of SMA Plus Negeri 17 Palembang think about
teenagers who use braces because of trend?
1.3 Puposes
The purposes of this research are:
1. To know the reason why the students of SMA Plus Negeri 17 Palembang
prefer to use the braces
2. To know the advantages and disadvantages of using braces for students of
SMA Plus Negeri 17 Palembang
3. To know the amount of treatment time and cost that students of SMA Plus
Negeri 17 Palembang spend because of using braces
4. To know students of SMA Plus Negeri 17 Palembang’s opinion about
teenagers who use braces because of trend
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1.4 Benefits
This research has many functions to us, such as:
1. We will know the reasons of students of SMA Plus Negeri 17 Palembang
prefer to use the braces
2. We will know the benefits, advantages, and disadvantages of using braces
3. We will think twice to use the braces wheter we really need it or not
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CHAPTER II
LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 The Teeth
The human subject is provided with two distinct sets of teeth, which make
their appearance at different periods of life. The first sets appear in childhood, and
are called temporary, deciduous, or milk teeth. The temporary teeth are twenty in
number; four incisors, two canine, and four molars in each jaw. The second set,
which also appear at an early period, continue until old age, are named permanent.
The permanent teeth are thirty two in number; four incisors, two central and two
lateral, two canine, four bicuspids, and six molars in each jaw. (Gray: 616)
2.2 Malocclusion
2.2.1 Definition
Malocclusion is a misalignment of teeth or incorrect relation between the
teeth of the two dental arches. Malocclusions may be coupled with skeletaldisharmony of the face, where the relations between the upper and lower jaws are
not appropriate. In these cases the dental problem is, most of the time, derived
from the skeletal disharmony
2.2.2 Classification
Malocclusions can be divided mainly into three types, depending on the
sagittal relations of teeth and jaws, by Angle's classification method.
• Class I: Neutrocclusion. Here the molar relationship of the occlusion is
normal or as described for the maxillary first molar, but the other teeth
have problems like spacing, crowding, over or under eruption, etc.
• Class II: Distocclusion (retrognathism, overjet). In this situation, the upper
molars are placed not in the mesiobuccal groove but anteriorly to it.
Usually the mesiobuccal cusp rests in between the first mandibular molars
and second premolars. There are two subtypes:
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o Class II Division 1: The molar relationships are like that of Class II
and the anterior teeth are protruded
o Class II Division 2: The molar relationships are class II but the
central are retroclined and the lateral teeth are seen overlapping the
centrals
• Class III: Mesiocclusion ( prognathism,negative overjet) is when the lower
front teeth are more prominent than the upper front teeth. In this case the
patient very often has a large mandible or a short maxillary bone.
Malocclusion treatment can be performed by using orthodontic or
braces to correct the tooth position to obtain good contact between the
upper and lower teeth. The main purpose of orthodontic treatment is to get
the health occlusion in functional and beauty from aesthetics point of
view.
2.3 Orthodontic braces
2.3.1 DefinitionDental braces (also known as orthodontic braces or simply braces) are
devices used in the orthodontic industry that help align and straighten teeth
and help to position them with regard to a person’s bite, while also working to
improve dental health. They are often used to correct under bites, as well as,
malocclusions, overbites, cross bites, open bites, deep bites, crooked teeth, and
various other flaws of the teeth and jaw. Braces can be either cosmetic or
structural. Dental braces or orthodontic braces are often used in conjunction
with other orthodontic appliances to help widen the palate or jaws and to
otherwise assist in shaping the teeth and jaws.
2.3.2 Types of Braces
Modern orthodontists can offer many types and varieties of braces:
a. Traditional braces are stainless steel, sometimes in combination with
nickel titanium, and are the most widely used. These include conventional
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braces, which require ties to hold the arch wire in place, and newer self-
tying (or self-ligating) brackets. Self-ligating brackets may reduce friction
between the wire and the slot of the bracket, which in turn might be of
therapeutic benefit.
b. Invisalign is a method using a special plastic blend material formed
according to the composition of your teeth. Periodically modified and
fitted to the teeth fit desired pan stage by dentists, because Invisalign
transparent plastic so the aesthetic worth considering, it can be removed
when eating and brushing teeth, but the minimum is used approximately
20 hours a day. Treatment time is about 1 to 2 years.
c. Gold-plated stainless steel braces are often employed for patients allergic
to nickel (a basic and important component of stainless steel), but may
also be chosen because some people simply prefer the look of gold over
the traditional silver-colored braces.
d. Lingual braces (Incognito Braces) are custom made fixed braces bonded
to the back of the teeth making them invisible to other people. In lingual
braces the brackets are cemented onto the backside of the teeth making
them invisible while in standard braces the brackets are cemented onto the
front side of the teeth. Hence, lingual braces are a cosmetic alternative to
those who do not wish to have the unaesthetic metal look but wish to
improve their smile.
e. Porcelain veener , it can also be said after finish instant teeth. Actually not
really smoothed the tooth structure, but rather the kind of attachment of
composite materials to manipulate the appearance of front teeth to make it
look neat. As the installation of artificial nails on your nails that looks less
tidy. Generally used on teeth that gap, but difficult to apply in the crowded
teeth. Tooth patches material to last for about 5 to 10 years.
f. Retainer braces, it is not the main treatment but after finish dental braces
disposable or can be removed after braces treatment. Usually used about a
year after braces removed. There are also transparent. Often has a package
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with a conventional dental expense. Helpful to maintain the composition
of teeth that have been formed neat.
2.3.3 Procedure
Orthodontic services may be provided by any licensed dentist trained
in orthodontics. In North America most orthodontic treatment is done by
orthodontists, dentists in diagnosis and treatment of malocclusions of the
teeth, jaws, or both. A dentist must complete 2–3 years of additional post-
doctoral training to earn a specialty certificate in orthodontics. There are manygeneral practitioners who also provide orthodontic services.
The first step is to determine whether braces are suitable for the
patient. The doctor consults with the patient and inspects the teeth visually. If
braces are appropriate, a records appointment is set up where X-rays, molds,
and impressions are made. These records are analyzed to determine the
problems and proper course of action. Typical treatment times vary from six
months to two and a half years depending on the complexity and types of
problems. Orthodontic surgery may be required in extreme cases. About 2
weeks before the braces are applied brackets are required to spread apart back
teeth in order confirm enough space for the bands.
Teeth to be braced will have an adhesive applied to help the cement
bond to the surface of the tooth. In most cases the teeth will be banded and
then brackets will be added. A bracket will be applied with dental cement, and
then cured with light until hardened. This process usually takes a few seconds
per tooth. If required, orthodontic spacers may be inserted between the molars
to make room for molar bands to be placed at a later date. Molar bands are
required to ensure brackets will stick.
An arch wire will be threaded between the brackets and affixed with
elastic or metal ligatures. Elastics are available in a wide variety of colors.
Arch wires are bent, shaped, and tightened frequently to achieve the desired
results. Brackets with hooks can be placed, or hooks can be created and
affixed to the arch wire to affix the elastic to. The placement and configuration
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of the elastics will depend on the course of treatment and the individual
patient. Elastics are made in different diameters, colors, sizes, and strengths.
Modern orthodontics makes frequent use of nickel-titanium arch wires
and temperature-sensitive materials. When cold, the arch wire is limp and
flexible, easily threaded between brackets of any configuration. Once heated
to body temperature, the arch wire will stiffen and seek to retain its shape,
creating constant light force on the teeth.
When applying another type of dental brace, such as Invisalign, the
process is quite different but there are similarities like the initial steps of
molding the teeth before application. With Invisalign, impressions of the
patient's teeth are sent for evaluation. After viewing and determining the best
course of action for the patient, their series of trays are created. The patient’s
dentist or orthodontist receives the trays which fit to the patient’s mouth
almost like a protective mouthpiece.
There are some forms of braces in which the brackets are placed in a
special form which are customized to the patient’s mouth. This reduces the
application time for the traditional type of braces. The form contains the metal
brackets which are placed in the patient’s mouth like a mouth guard,
drastically reducing the application time.
In many cases there is insufficient space in the mouth for all the teeth
to fit properly. There are two main procedures to make room in these cases.
One is extraction: teeth are removed to create more space. The second is
expansion: the palate or arch is made larger by using a palatal expander .
Expanders can be used with both children and adults. Since the bones of adults
are already fused, expanding the palate is not possible without surgery to
unfuse them. An expander can be used on an adult without surgery, but to
expand the dental arch, and not the palate.
Each month or two, the braces must be adjusted. This helps shift the
teeth into the correct position. When they get adjusted the orthodontist takes
off the colored rubber bands keeping the wire in place. The wire is then taken
out, and may be replaced or modified. When the wire has been placed back
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into the mouth, the patient may choose a color for the new rubber bands,
which are then fixed to the metal brackets. The adjusting process may cause
some discomfort, which is normal.
2.3.4 Orthodontic Treatment
There are various kinds of way how to treat the braces well, they are:
a. Keep away from hard food such as bagels (hard bread), the hard edge of
pizza, meat, etc
b. Keep away from crispy food like caramel, dodol, candy, and chewinggum
c. Fruits and vegetables should be cut thin and small for a meal. Corn
should be cut / removed from the cob.
d. Do not drink acid drinks such as soft drinks (cola) or lemon
e. When the braces get loose, save the braces and make an appointment
with the doctor as soon as possible
f. Do not ever put the removable orthodontic braces in the tissue because it
can almost certainly go wasted away, so put it on the orthodontic box
that has been provided.
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CHAPTER III
RESEARCH METHOD
3.1 Research Method
Research method that used in this paper is descriptive method
analysis, that known student of SMA Plus Negeri 17 Palembang’s opinion
about students who using braces.
3.2 Population and Sample3.2.1 Research Population
According to the Hardy-Weinberg, a population is a local group of
organisms of the same species that normally interbreed. Defining the limits of
a population can be somewhat arbitrary if neighboring populations regularly
interbreed. Populations in this research are students of SMA Plus Negeri 17
Palembang.
3.2.2 Research Sample
According to Wapper Lippmann, a sample is a subset of a population.
Typically, the population is very large, making a census or a
complete enumeration of all the values in the population impractical or
impossible. The sample technique in this research is by purposive random
sampling. Samples in this research are 30 students of X and XI grade who are
using braces. They will be given a questionnaire that contains 10 questions.
3.3 Place and Date of Observation
The writer did this observation in SMA Plus Negeri 17 Palembang.
The writer did the observation for 10 days, from April 30 until May 9, 2011.
3.4 Method and Data Collection Technique
Data collection on the research is held with questionnaires,
observation, and literature review technique.
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3.4.1 Observation
Observation does in order to get the student’s opinion about the
students who using braces.
3.4.2 Literature Review
Literature review does in order to gets some data, so the data was taken
is more factual. The data took in some medias, such as newspaper and books
that contains articles about braces, and also electronic media like the internet.
3.4.3 Questionnaire
The questionnaire was share by writer in order to get a valid data about
student’s opinion about students who using braces.
3.5 Data Analysis
In this research, the data analysis does by using quantitative analysis
and qualitative analysis.
3.5.1 Quantitative analysis
This analysis consists of common explanation about braces. It may be
taken from book, newspaper, or the other media such as the internet.
3.5.2 Qualitative Analysis
This analysis consists of a percentage count and values on the
questionnaire which contains 10 questions.
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CHAPTER IV
RESEARCH FINDING
In this chapter, the writer will present the result of research by
calculating the questionnaire’s answer. From those answers, we will know the
percentage of student’s opinion about teenagers who use the braces because of
trend and others.
4.1 The Factors why the Students of SMA Plus Negeri 17 Palembang Use
Braces
Nowadays, the options for braces are much more varied than what was
offered years ago. They are smaller, neater and less apparent. Because of that, the
teenagers who don’t have an imperfect teeth and jaws structure use the braces not
only for medical purposes, but also as a trend. So, from this research we can know
the reason and factors that influence the students of SMA Plus Negeri 17
Palembang prefer to use the braces.Table 1 Responses from students about the reason why they prefer to use
braces
Question Options Frequency Percentage (%)
Why do you
prefer to use
braces?
Fix the
misplaced teeth
30 100%
Follow the trend 0 0%
Others 0 0%
Total 30 100%
From the table above, the entire sample of this research said that they
use braces in order to fix their misplaced teeth. It means that no one of
students of SMA Plus Negeri 17 Palembang use the braces because of
following the trend.
Table 2 Responses from students about the factors that influence them to
use the braces
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Question Options Frequency Percentage (%)
What factors that
influence you to use
the braces?
Medias such as
magazine,
internet, etc
4 13.33%
Friend 6 20%
Family 19 63.33%
Others 1 3.34%
Total 30 100%
From the table, most of sample of this research claimed that their family
influences them to use the braces. It shown by the highest percentage, it is
63.33%. Some of respondent said that they were influenced by their friend in
using of braces, the percentage is 20 %. The Medias such as magazine,
internet or others influence 13.33% of the respondent to use the braces. Only
3.34% of respondent chose the other options because doctors suggest them to
use the braces.
4.2 The Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Braces for Students of SMA
Plus Negeri 17 Palembang
As the medical treatment, braces are often used to correct under bites, as
well as, malocclusion , overbites, cross bites, open bites, deep bites, crooked
teeth, and various other flaws of the teeth and jaw. Beside that, some people
believe that by using braces, it can increase someone’s social status. Braces do
not only have some medical and society advantages, braces also give some
disadvantages for them who use it. From this research, we can know the
advantages and disadvantages of using braces for students of SMA Plus
Negeri 17 Palembang.
Table 3 Responses from students about advantages of using braces for students
of SMA plus Negeri 17 Palembang
Question Options Frequency Percentage (%)
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What advantage
do you get after
using braces?
Having perfect teeth
structure
26 86.67%
Having the ideal face
structure
4 13.33%
Showing a high-class
social status
0 0%
Others 0 0%
Total 30 100%
Based on the table above, most of respondent said that they have the
perfect teeth structure after using braces, the percentage is 86.67%. 13.33% of
respondent claimed that they have the ideal face structure for advantage of
using braces. No one of respondent said that the braces show a high-class
social status.
Table 4 Responses from students about disadvantages of using braces for
students of SMA plus Negeri 17 Palembang
Question Options Frequency Percentage (%)Is there any
disadvantage that
you feel after using
braces?
Yes 20 66.67%
No 10 33.33%
Total 30 100%
From the table, most of sample of this research feel any disadvantages of
using braces, the percentage is 66.67%. The disadvantages are teeth are harder
to clean, hard to smile and talk, feeling hurt, pain, and discomfort. 33.33% of
respondent do not feel any disadvantages of using braces.
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4.3 Treatment Time and Cost that Student of SMA Plus Negeri 17
Palembang Spent because of Using Braces
The treatment time of using braces is from six months to six years,
depending on the severity of the case, location, age, and other factors.
Although according to wikipedia.com (2011), research has shown that the
average duration is 1 year and 4 months. The cost of braces ranges widely in
various regions. The cost depends on whether both arches are being treated
and the length of treatment.
Table 5 Responses from students about how long they use the braces
Question Options Frequency Percentage (%)
How long do
you use the
braces?
> 3 years 6 20 %
1-3 years 10 33.33%
< a year 14 46.67%
Total 30 100%
Based on the table, most of students of SMA Plus Negeri 17 Palembang
have been use the braces less than a year. It can be seen by the highest
percentage, it is 46.66 %. It means they wear the braces when it becomes
trend. On the other side, 33.33 % of respondent said that they have been using
the braces around one until three years. And the rest or 20 % of respondent
have been using the braces for more than 3 years.
Table 6 Responses from students about the cost of their braces
Question Options Frequency Percentage (%)
What is the
price of
your braces?
> Rp7.000.000,00 10 33.33%
Rp5.000.000,00–
Rp7.000.000,00
12 40%
< Rp5.000.000,00 8 26.67%
Total 30 100%
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Based on table above, the price of braces that students of SMA Plus
Negeri 17 Palembang using are variant. Most of their braces’ cost is around
five until seven millions rupiah. It shown by the highest percentage, it is 40 %.
33.33% of respondent’s price of braces is more that seven millions rupiah. The
rest of respondent said that their braces’ price is less than 5 millions rupiah.
Table 7 Response of students about kind of treatment which they do to
keep their braces well
Question Options Frequency Percentage (%)
What kind of
treatment do you do
in order to treat you
braces well?
Keep away from
hard food
23 76.67%
Keep away from
soft drink
4 13.33%
Others 3 10%
Total 30 100%
Based on the table above, most of respondent keep away from eating
hard food such as the edge of pizza, meat, and others in order to treat their
braces well. The percentage is 76.67%. 13.33% of respondent claimed that
they keep away from soft drink to safe their braces and 10% of respondent
chose the others option, such as not forget to brush their teeth, consult with the
dentist frequently, and keep away from sweet food.
Table 8 Responses from students about the frequency of consult with
dentist
Question Options Frequency Percentage (%)
How many times do
you consult to
dentist in a month?
Rare ( less than
once in a month)
8 26.67%
Sometimes (once
in a month)
19 63.33%
Often (more than
once in a month)
3 10%
Total 30 100%
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Based on the table, most of respondent said that the visit the dentist
once in a moth, the percentage is 63.33%. 26.67% of respondent consult with
dentist less than once in a month. The rest said that they often consult with
dentist, it can be more than once in a month, and the percentage is 10%.
Table 9 Response from students about money that they spent every
consultation with dentist
Question Options Frequency Percentage (%)
How much the rate
money do you
spend to consult
with dentist?
< Rp100.000,00 2 6.67%Rp100.000,00
-Rp200.000,00
21 70%
> Rp200.000,007 23.33%
Total 30 100%
Based on the table above, 70% of respondent spend around
Rp100.000,00 until Rp200.000,00 whenever the consult with the dentist.
Some of the respondent spend more that Rp200.000,00 to consult with the
dentist, the percentage is 23.33%. The rest spend less than Rp100.000,00
every consultations.
4.4 Students of SMA Plus Negeri 17 Palembang’s Opinion about Teenagers
who use Braces because of Trend
Nowadays, teenagers who don’t have an imperfect teeth and jaws
structure use the braces as a fashion need. Some of them believe that by using
braces, they can look more fashionable, stylish, and rich. From this research
we will know students of SMA Plus Negeri 17 Palembang’s opinion about
teenagers who use braces because of trend
Table 10 Responses from students about teenagers who use braces because
of trend
Question Options Frequency Percentage (%)
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What do you
think about
teenagers whouse braces
because of
trend?
Feel disappointed11 36.67%
Feel annoyed15 50%
Just so so4 13.33%
Total 30 100%
Most of respondent claimed that they feel annoyed by the teenagers who
use the braces because of following the trend only, the percentage is 50 %.
36.67 % of respondent feel disappointed with the teenagers who not use
braces for medical purposes. They think that it is such a useless thing. They’d
better use the money for some things that more important. The rest of
respondent said that they do not feel anything as long as they do not disturb
their life.
CHAPTER V
CONCLUSIONS AND SUGGESTION
5.1 Conclusions
1. From this research, we can conclude that all of students of SMA Plus
Negeri 17 Palembang who use the braces use it in order to fix the
misplaced teeth. Family is the most influence factor for students to use
braces, although some of them also infuenced by friends and some medias
such as magazine, newspaper, and internet.
2. There are some advantages and disadvantages that we can get by using
braces. The advantages are having perfect teeth structure and having an
ideal jaws and face structure. The disadvantages are teeth are harder to
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clean, hard to smile and talk, feeling hurt, pain, and discomfort, even some
of braces users do not feel it.
3. Most of students have been use the braces less than a year. It means they
use the braces when it becomes trend among teenagers’ life. Most of their
braces’ cost are around Rp5.000.000,00 until Rp7.000.000,00. To treat the
braces well, they keep away from hard food like edge of pizza and meat.
Besides, they also keep away from soft drink and sweet food, never forget
to brush the teeth, and consult with the dentist frequently to keep the
braces well. Most of students visit the dentist once in a month and spend
around Rp100.000,00 until Rp200.000,00 once.
4. Most of students of SMA Plus Negeri 17 Palembang feel annoyed by
teenagers who use braces as a fashion need and misfunction the main
purpose to look more fashionable, stylish, and rich.
5.2 Suggestion
Through this research, the writer suggest the reader to not misfunction
the main functions of braces, do not ever use braces because of following
trend only. Braces are useful for the one who really need it, but it would be
useless for the one who do not need it. It should be better if you use the money
for something which more important and useful for you or others.
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APPENDIX
Questionnaire
Name :
Class :
1. Why do you prefer to use braces?
a.Fix the misplaced teeth
b. Follow the trend
c.Others
2. What factors that influence you to use the braces?
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a. Medias such as magazine, internet, etc
b. Friend
c. Family
d. Others
3. What advantage do you get after using braces?
a. Having perfect teeth structure
b. Having the ideal face structure
c. Showing a high-class social status
d. Others
4. Is there any disadvantage that you feel after using braces?
a. Yes
b. No
5. How long do you use the braces?
a. > 3 years
b. 1-3 years
c. < a year
6. What is the price of your braces?
a. > Rp7.000.000,00
b. Rp5.000.000,00 – Rp7.000.000,00
c. < Rp5.000.000,00
7. What kind of treatment do you do in order to treat you braces well?
a. Keep away from hard food
b. Keep away from soft drink
c. Others
8. How many times do you consult to dentist in a month?
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a. Rare ( less than once in a month)
b. Sometimes (once in a month)
c. Often (more than once in a month)
9. How much the rate money do you spend to consult with dentist?
a. < Rp100.000,00
b. Rp100.000,00 -Rp200.000,00
c. > Rp200.000,00
10. What do you think about teenagers who use braces because of trend?
a. Feel disappointed
b. Feel annoyed
c. Just so so