MalocclusionQuality of LifeOrthodonticsAdolescentSocioeconomic Factors
Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)
Malocclusion and Orthodontic Treatment
Malocclusion and Orthodontic Treatment: 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.
Study 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
Sex
ALL
Min age
12 Years
Max age
19 Years
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Inclusion Criteria:
* 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 Criteria:
* Previous orthodontic treatment
* Cleft lip and palate
* ASA ≥ III
* Intellectual and/or physical inability to answer questionnaires
Primary outcome measure(s)
Oral Health Related Quality of Life measured with Child Perceptions Questionnaire 11-14 short form- change before and after orthodontic treatment and at matched time points in an untreated population — At start of study, 1 year after start of study, at study completion (an average of 2.5 years), 1 year after study completion Child Perceptions Questionnaire (CPQ) 11-14 short form is a common instrument measuring Oral Health Related Quality of life (OHRQoL) in children and adolescents. It is a generic instrument, measuring all aspects of OHRQoL.
Oral Health Related Quality of Life measured with Psychosocial Impact of Dental Aesthetics Questionnaire - change before and after orthodontic treatment and at matched time points in an untreated population — At start of study, 1 year after start of study, at study completion (an average of 2.5 years), 1 year after study completion Psychosocial Impact of Dental Aesthetics (PIDAQ) is an instrument measuring orthodontic specific aspects of OHRQoL.
This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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