The Effect of Malocclusions on Oral Health Related Quality of Life
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age12-19
SponsorMalmö University
About this trial
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
Qualifiers
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
Disqualifiers
Previous orthodontic treatment
Cleft lip and palate
ASA ≥ III
Intellectual and/or physical inability to answer questionnaires
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Malocclusion and Orthodontic Treatment
Treatment groups
675 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Malmö University
Lead sponsor
Region Östergötland
Collaborator
Folktandvården Stockholms län AB
Collaborator
Source ClinicalTrials.gov