The Effect of Malocclusions on Oral Health Related Quality of Life
Oral Health Related Quality of Life - The Effect of Malocclusions, Gender, Socioeconomic Differences and Orthodontic Treatment Among Adolescents
Malmö University
675 participants
Dec 1, 2021
OBSERVATIONAL
Conditions
Summary
Malocclusions in adolescents may affect oral health related quality of life. The study aims at; 1. Evaluating two instruments measuring oral health related quality of life; "Child Perceptions Questionnaire 11-14" (CPQ 11-14) short form and "Psychosocial Impact of Dental Aesthetics Questionnaire" (PIDAQ). 2. Comparing differences in oral health related quality of life in; 1. adolescents with different types of malocclusion and without malocclusions 2. individuals of different genders and socioeconomic status 3. Longitudinally evaluating differences in oral health related quality of life; 1. before, during and after orthodontic treatment 2. in untreated individuals (without malocclusion) over time
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria2
- Adolescents 12-19 years of age with malocclusion (IOTN grade 4 and 5) referred to specialist orthodontic clinics
- Adolescents 12-19 years of age without malocclusion (IOTN grad 1, 2 or 3) at general dentistry clinics
Exclusion Criteria4
- Previous orthodontic treatment
- Cleft lip and palate
- ASA ≥ III
- Intellectual and/or physical inability to answer questionnaires
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Interventions
Group 1 is exposed to malocclusion and orthodontic treatment. However, the inclusion in the study does not affect the treatment since it is an observational study. The exposure of group 2 is no malocclusion, no orthodontic treatment.
Locations(3)
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NCT05038865