Tian Xiao-guang, Wu Zi-zhong, Zhang Shi-jie, Zhang Miao, Lin Xian-jun
Department of Orthodontics, The 88th Hospital of PLA. Tai'an 271000, Shandong Province, China.E-mail:
Shanghai Kou Qiang Yi Xue. 2014 Apr;23(2):209-13.
To investigate patients' experiences with the Forsus appliance.
This questionnaire survey was focused on patients' comprehensive experiences with Forsus, both initially and after several months of wearing, including the patients' overall impressions of the appliance. The survey was conducted in 64 patients wearing Forsus.
A high percentage of patients(83.7%) reported neutral to favorable experience with Forsus. 85.4% of patients reported gradual adaption to the appliance within 4 weeks. Cheek irritation was the most serious side effect (about 52%). Cheek irritation and other side effect disappeared over time.
The Forsus appliance is relatively well accepted by patients. Most patients experience some discomfort and functional limitations at first. However, the side effect gradually diminishes with time, and the patients adapt to the appliance finally. Practitioners should be especially vigilant about problems of cheek irritation.
调查患者使用 Forsus 矫治器的体验。
本次问卷调查聚焦于患者在佩戴 Forsus 矫治器初期及数月后的综合体验，包括患者对该矫治器的总体印象。对64例佩戴 Forsus 矫治器的患者进行了调查。
高比例患者（83.7%）报告使用 Forsus 矫治器的体验为中性至良好。85.4%的患者报告在4周内逐渐适应了该矫治器。脸颊刺激是最严重的副作用（约52%）。脸颊刺激和其他副作用会随着时间消失。
Forsus 矫治器相对较易被患者接受。大多数患者起初会经历一些不适和功能限制。然而，副作用会随着时间逐渐减轻，患者最终会适应该矫治器。从业者应特别警惕脸颊刺激问题。
