ArticleJournal of International Society of Preventive & Community Dentistry
Three-Dimensional Assessment of the Oral Health-Related Quality of Life Undergoing Fixed Orthodontic Therapy.
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- Impact of fixed orthodontic appliances on day-to-day life experiences among adolescents: a cross-sectional observational study.BMC oral health · 2026Observational
- Psychosocial Determinants of Patient Satisfaction in Orthodontic Treatment: A Pilot Cross-Sectional Survey in North-Eastern.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2025Article
- Impact of the Suspension of Dental Service on Oral Health-related Quality of Life in Orthodontic Patients During the COVID-19 Pandemic.Oral health & preventive dentistry · 2023Article
- The Influence of Periodontal Disease on Oral Health Quality of Life in Patients with Cardiovascular Disease: A Cross-Sectional Observational Single-Center Study.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2022Article
- Exploring the Quality of Life for Saudi Patients Utilizing Dental Healthcare Services: A Systematic Review.Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2022Review
- Saliva pH and Flow Rate in Patients with Periodontal Disease and Associated Cardiovascular Disease.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2021Article
- Cross-cultural adaptation of oral health-related quality of life measures used to assess the impacts of malocclusion and dentofacial deformities in Saudi Arabia: A literature review.Journal of orthodontic science · 2021Review
- Relationship between oral health impacts and personality profiles among orthodontic patients treated with Invisalign clear aligners.Scientific reports · 2020Observational
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Abstract
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objectivesDiscomfort associated with the use of fixed orthodontic appliances may have a negative influence on the patient's oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL). In general, OHRQoL assessments have the potential to provide information on the need to improve the overall quality of care. This study aims to assess the impact of fixed orthodontic appliances on OHRQoL of Saudi population and to explore the impact of the patient's gender and age on perceived treatment. SUBJECTS AND
methodsThis cross-sectional study used a generic measure of OHRQoL the Arabic version of the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14), which is a responsive measure to changes in oral health conditions. Data were collected using self-completed e-questionnaire which was distributed through social media and were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21.0.
resultsA total of 149 subjects, 110 (73.8%) were females and 39 (26.2%) were males. Adolescents between 13 and 20 years were 63 (42.3%) and adults between 21 and 30 years were 86 (75.7%). A response rate of 100% was obtained. The prevalence of oral health impacts according to OHP-14 was 22.5%. OHIP-14 consists of 14 items covering seven domains. A three-dimensional structure was used to test the existence of separate dimensions: functional limitation, pain discomfort, and psychosocial impact. A significant difference was found between males and females in the first dimension (
conclusionFixed orthodontic appliances had an evident impact on OHRQoL. However, males had significantly altered functional limitations while females had a higher psychological impact. Furthermore, adults had a significantly higher psychological impact than adolescents.
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