title: Satisfaction audit of patients undergoing mandibular distraction osteogenesis with extra-oral distraction appliances.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The aim of this research was to evaluate the level of satisfaction of patients who were undergoing distraction osteogenesis of mandible with extraoral distraction appliance.
  
  
  METHODS
  The prospective study was performed on 13 patients with facio-mandibular deformity reporting to the Oral Health Sciences Center, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India, who required surgical and orthodontic intervention for correction. A standardized multiple choice questionnaire was provided to all patients at 3 stages of treatment i.e. during predistraction, distraction and post distraction period.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Predistraction evaluation showed that the main reason for patients to seek treatment was lack of facial esthetics and all of them were sure that there would be a change in their lives after they underwent this treatment procedure. During distraction phase the most common complaint was pain. None of the patients felt that they were suffering during active distraction phase and all felt that they made the right decision. In post distraction phase, all patients were satisfied with the treatment and felt that the treatment was worth it. Twelve out of 13 patients would recommend treatment to others without any hesitation.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Our study concludes that distraction osteogenesis of the mandible with extra-oral appliances is acceptable to patients, and improved facial appearance is a positive influence. The appliance and results of the procedure are socially accepted and appreciated.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthodontics, Rayat Bahra Dental College and Hospital, Sahauran Campus, Mohali, Punjab India ; H.No.416, Sector 37 A, Chandigarh, 160036 India.
authors.forename: Renu
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Datta
authors.affiliation: Unit of Orthodontics and Craniofacial Orthopedics, Oral Health Sciences Center, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Sector 12, Chandigarh, 160012 India.
authors.forename: Ashok
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Utreja
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthodontics, Oral Health Sciences Center, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Sector 12, Chandigarh, India.
authors.forename: S P
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: Singh
authors.affiliation: Unit of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Health Sciences Center, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Sector 12, Chandigarh, 160012 India.
authors.forename: Vidya
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Rattan
keywords: Distraction osteogensis; Extraoral; Patient satisfaction