ArticleJournal of orofacial orthopedics = Fortschritte der Kieferorthopadie : Organ/official journal Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Kieferorthopadie2023
Does orthodontic treatment need have an impact on oral health-related quality of life?
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9 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Evaluation of psychological effects of orthodontic treatment vs. orthognathic surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC oral health · 2026Pooled it
- Prevalence of malocclusions requiring treatment according to the KIG classification : A multipart cross-sectional study over a 20-year period in the district of Viersen/North Rhine.Journal of orofacial orthopedics = Fortschritte der Kieferorthopadie : Organ/official journal Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Kieferorthopadie · 2025Article
- Psychometric Validation of the Macedonian-Language Version of the Ultrashort Five-Item Oral Health Impact Profile in the North Macedonian Population (OHIP5-MAC).Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2025Article
- Age matters in orthodontics: divergent motivations, perfectionism, and patient-clinician discord in treatment need assessment.Frontiers in medicine · 2025Article
- Orthodontic Status and Association with Oral-Health-Related Quality of Life-A Study of 16-Year-Old Norwegians with a Cleft Lip and Palate.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2024Article
- Prevalence of KIG-grades 3-5 in an orthodontic practice in North Rhine Westphalia compared with results of the DMS•6 and with KZBV data.Head & face medicine · 2024Article
- Frequency and severity of malocclusions in patients with statutory health insurance in a German orthodontic practice in North Rhine Westphalia - a multi-part cross-sectional study over a 20-year period.Clinical oral investigations · 2023Article
- Synergy of Regenerative Periodontal Surgery and Orthodontics Improves Quality of Life of Patients with Stage IV Periodontitis: 24-Month Outcomes of a Multicenter RCT.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Correlation Between Maxillary Anterior Teeth and Common Facial Measurements.Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dentistry · 2023Article
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Abstract
objectivesThe aims of this study were to determine the frequency of oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) impairment in a national representative sample of 8 to 9 year olds in Germany and to evaluate the impact of orthodontic treatment need.
methodsData were collected in the Sixth German Oral Health Study (Sechste Deutsche Mundgesundheitsstudie, DMS 6) and subjects were sampled using a multistage sampling technique. OHRQoL was measured with a modified version of the 5‑item Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-5) which was administered in a computer-assisted personal interview. Children were also examined for malocclusion and orthodontic treatment need.
resultsIn all, 1892 children aged 8-9 years were invited to take part. Finally, data of 705 children (48.6% female) could be included in the analysis. The OHIP‑5 mean was 1.3 (±2.0). There was no relevant influence from age and gender on the OHIP‑5 summary scores (r < 0.10), but the summary scores differed when analyzed separately regarding orthodontic treatment need or no orthodontic treatment need (1.5 ± 2.0 vs. 1.2 ± 1.9, p = 0.020). Nevertheless, the level appears to be low.
conclusionsMalocclusions with orthodontic treatment need have an influence on OHRQoL.
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