NCT05038865 The Effect of Malocclusions on Oral Health Related Quality of Life
| NCT ID | NCT05038865 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Malmö University |
| Condition | Malocclusion |
| Study Type | OBSERVATIONAL |
| Enrollment | 675 participants |
| Start Date | 2021-12-01 |
| Primary Completion | 2027-12 |
Trial Parameters
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Brief 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 Criteria
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