# Factors Influencing Appliance Wearing Time during Orthodontic Treatments: A Literature Review
## 4 Results and Discussion
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**Authors** & **Year** & **Country** & **Type of Study** & **Sample** & **Conclusions** \\ \hline [PERSON] et al. [13] & 2005 & Netherlands & Prospective cross-sectional study & 466 patients & Previously treated patients were found to have a significantly more positive attitude towards orthodontists than untreated patients. \\ \hline [PERSON] et al. [14] & 2007 & Netherlands & Prospective study & 56 patients & Patients tend to overestimate their compliance. \\ \hline [PERSON] et al. [15] & 2006 & Brazil & Prospective study & 21 patients & Patients overreport compliance. Patient compliance increases from 57 to 63\% with a monitoring system. \\ \hline [PERSON] et al. [16] & 2017 & UK & Prospective pilot study & 5 patients & The adjustment of the TheraMon® microsensor software parameters would improve accuracy. \\ \hline [PERSON] et al. [4] & 2007 & Germany & Retrospective multicenter study & 222 patients & The success of early orthodontic treatment with removable appliances is highly dependent on patient compliance. \\ \hline [PERSON] et al. [17] & 1990 & USA & Prospective study & 252 patients & Higher compliance was found among females, those with a higher self-esteem, and more optimistic patients. \\ \hline [PERSON] et al. [18] & 2021 & Italy & Prospective cross-sectional study & 160 patients & Both patients and doctors judged telemonitoring positively, considering it a technologically advanced tool capable of increasing the perception of the quality and accuracy of the treatment. \\ \hline [PERSON] et al. [19] & 2000 & Germany & Prospective cohort study & 67 patients & Appliance acceptance is determined by both attitude and discomfort. \\ \hline [PERSON] et al. [20] & 1990 & USA & Prospective cross-sectional study & 100 patients & Combinations of personality type, negative motives (pain, inconvenience, dysfunction), and positive motives (general health awareness, specific dental knowledge, personal oral embarrassment) were found to be factors correlated with compliance. \\ \hline [PERSON] et al. [21] & 2018 & Canada & Prospective cross-sectional study & 122 patients & Patients treated with Invisalign reported more satisfaction than those treated with brackets. \\ \hline [PERSON] et al. [22] & 2021 & China & Prospective clinical trial & 110 patients & Patients treated with clear aligners experienced lower pain levels, less anxiety and a higher OHRQoL compared to those receiving fixed appliances. \\ \hline [PERSON] et al. [23] & 2019 & Brazil & Prospective cross-sectional study & 815 patients & The need for orthodontic treatment was not associated with OHRQoL. \\ \hline [PERSON] et al. [24] & 2020 & Australia & Retrospective study & 215 patients & Monitoring decreases treatment duration and in-office appointments. \\ \hline [PERSON] et al. [25] & 2021 & Australia & Retrospective study & 90 patients & Monitoring decreases treatment duration and in-office appointments. \\ \hline [PERSON] et al. [26] & 2015 & USA & Prospective pilot study & 22 patients & Patients aware of themselves being monitored were more compliant. \\ \hline [PERSON] et al. [28] & 2015 & China & Randomized controlled & 240 patients & Messaging apps increase compliance and decrease treatment duration. \\ \hline [PERSON] et al. [29] & 2016 & China & Prospective clinical trial & 393 patients & The psychosocial impact of dental aesthetics plays and important role in the decision-making process of adults seeking orthodontic treatment. \\ \hline [PERSON] et al. [30] & 2013 & Malaysia & Prospective cross-sectional study & 323 patients & Malocclusion has a negative impact on OHRQoL. \\ \hline [PERSON] et al. [1] & 1992 & USA & Prospective cohort study & 100 patients & Improving communication is important to salvage a potentially uncooperative patient. \\ \hline [PERSON] et al. [31] & 2005 & Germany & Prospective cohort study & 54 patients & If the indication has been correctly established, \\  & & & cohort study & 1993 & Invisalign therapy can be a source of great satisfaction for both the patient and physician. \\ \hline [PERSON] et al. [32] & 1985 & Wales & Prospective cross-sectional study & 100 patients & Pain from the appliances and its appearance are the main discouraging features during orthodontic treatment. \\ \hline \hline \end{tabular}
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