ArticleJournal of orofacial orthopedics = Fortschritte der Kieferorthopadie : Organ/official journal Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Kieferorthopadie2024
Impacts of childhood malocclusion on the family.
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- Translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and psychometric properties of the family impact scale: a COSMIN-based systematic review.Health and quality of life outcomes · 2025Pooled it
- Spontaneous changes in mandibular incisor crowding from mixed to permanent dentition: a systematic review.Progress in orthodontics · 2023Pooled it
- Mandibular Advancement in Dentofacial Orthopaedics: Effects on Pharyngeal Airway, Dentoskeletal Characteristics and Quality of Life: A Randomised Controlled Trial.Orthodontics & craniofacial research · 2026Trial
- Effect of Maxillary Expansion and Protraction in Class III Children on Quality of Life, Dentofacial and Upper Airway Characteristics: A Controlled Clinical Trial.Orthodontics & craniofacial research · 2026Article
- Impact of orthodontic treatment of class II division 1 malocclusion with twin block or Sander bite-jumping appliance during puberty on oral health-related quality of life and family functioning : Randomized controlled trial.Journal of orofacial orthopedics = Fortschritte der Kieferorthopadie : Organ/official journal Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Kieferorthopadie · 2026Article
- Parental Perceptions and Family Impact on Adolescents' Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Relation to the Severity of Malocclusion and Caries Status.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Impact of Fixed Orthodontic Appliance Treatment on Children's Mental Health, Quality of Life and Social Context: A Scoping Review.Patient preference and adherence · 2025Review
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Abstract
purposeTo analyze the effects of children's malocclusions and associated quality of life on family relationships by evaluating psychometric characteristics of the Family Impact Scale (FIS) in adolescents seeking orthodontic treatment. MATERIALS AND
methodsIncluded were 334 participants (children aged 11-14 years; 53% female and 47% male) and their parents (84% mothers, 16% fathers) who were recruited at two dental clinics in Croatia. The Child Perception Questionnaire, Parental-Caregiver Perception Questionnaire, and FIS were administered. Malocclusion severity was estimated using the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need Dental Health Component. The presence of caries was also recorded. Factor analysis, t‑test, Pearson correlation, and multiple linear regression analysis were used for statistical analysis.
resultsUnidimensional FIS measuring global family impacts had higher internal consistency (α = 0.73-0.81) compared to the specific dimensions of family impacts (α = 0.60-0.69). Global family impacts were higher in children with more severe malocclusions and existing dental caries, primarily influencing parental activity, and parental emotions dimensions (p < 0.05). In multiple regression, parental perception of child's emotional well-being, oral symptoms, and social well-being (p < 0.001) were significant predictors of global family impacts, whereas child's quality of life perception, malocclusion severity, or child sex were not. Reduction of an increased overjet by orthodontic treatment affected changes in the global family impacts, mainly by reducing the emotional issues of parents (p < 0.05).
conclusionsThe child's malocclusion influenced the family, primarily parental emotions. Family influences were mostly determined by parental perception of the child's altered psychosocial well-being. The FIS had adequate psychometric properties.
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