Impact of Malocclusions on Oral Health Quality of Life

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study evaluates how malocclusions affect the oral health-related quality of life in adolescents aged 12-19. It utilizes two questionnaires, the Child Perceptions Questionnaire 11-14 and the Psychosocial Impact of Dental Aesthetics Questionnaire, to assess differences in quality of life among adolescents with and without malocclusions, as well as across different genders and socioeconomic statuses. The study also examines changes in quality of life before, during, and after orthodontic treatment, comparing these results to untreated individuals over time. Participants will be recruited from specialist orthodontic and general dentistry clinics and will undergo clinical assessments and standardized intraoral photographs.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

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

Where it's running

• Mikael Sonesson
  Malmö, Skåne County, Sweden Recruiting
• Folktandvården Östergötland
  Linköping, Sweden Recruiting
• Eastman Institutet Ortodonti
  Stockholm, Sweden Completed

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Mikael Sonesson, PhD — Malmö University
• Study coordinator: Mikael Sonesson, PhD
• Email: mikael.sonesson@mau.se
• Phone: 0046406658447

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.