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The Effect of Malocclusions on Oral Health Related Quality of Life
Sponsor: Malmö University
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
Official title: Oral Health Related Quality of Life - The Effect of Malocclusions, Gender, Socioeconomic Differences and Orthodontic Treatment Among Adolescents
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
12 Years - 19 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
675
Start Date
2021-12-01
Completion Date
2027-12
Last Updated
2023-04-04
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
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.
Locations (3)
Mikael Sonesson
Malmo, Skåne County, Sweden
Folktandvården Östergötland
Linköping, Sweden
Eastman Institutet Ortodonti
Stockholm, Sweden