2014
DOI: 10.4041/kjod.2014.44.6.304
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Effect of malocclusion or orthodontic treatment on oral health-related quality of life in adults

Abstract: ObjectiveThe purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of malocclusion or orthodontic treatment on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in adults.MethodsThe sample consisted of 860 adults (378 men and 482 women, aged 18-39 years) who were clinically evaluated for malocclusion or orthodontic treatment experience. Participants were divided into 4 groups as follows: normal occlusion, malocclusion, fixed treatment, and retention. OHRQoL was assessed with the short form of the Oral Health Impact Prof… Show more

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“…It is a concern that large proportions of Malaysian adolescents have feelings of inferiority and unhappiness, as measured by the PI domain (Klages et al 2006), their emotional state affected, as measured by the DSC domain (Klages et al 2006), and have potential problems in social situations, as measured by the SI domain (Klages et al 2006), because of anxieties over the arrangement of their teeth. If orthodontic treatment can improve OHRQoL (Kang & Kang 2014), then the current data provide evidence to prioritize orthodontic service provision for Malaysian adolescents, in particular those whose self-perceived malocclusion are impacting their OHRQoL. Nonetheless, whether this would give long term benefits require evidence from a longitudinal study.…”
Section: Influence Of Age and Gender On The Pidamentioning
confidence: 89%
“…It is a concern that large proportions of Malaysian adolescents have feelings of inferiority and unhappiness, as measured by the PI domain (Klages et al 2006), their emotional state affected, as measured by the DSC domain (Klages et al 2006), and have potential problems in social situations, as measured by the SI domain (Klages et al 2006), because of anxieties over the arrangement of their teeth. If orthodontic treatment can improve OHRQoL (Kang & Kang 2014), then the current data provide evidence to prioritize orthodontic service provision for Malaysian adolescents, in particular those whose self-perceived malocclusion are impacting their OHRQoL. Nonetheless, whether this would give long term benefits require evidence from a longitudinal study.…”
Section: Influence Of Age and Gender On The Pidamentioning
confidence: 89%
“…3 Moreover, malocclusion reduces oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL), and the degree of reduction increases with the severity of misalignment. 4,5 However, some patients with mild malocclusion unexpectedly suffer psychosocially. 6 This phenomenon still has not been explained but may be attributable to psychological factors.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…A study carried out in Iksan, South Korea (17) was designed to evaluate the effect of malocclusion on the QoL of patients. This study was conducted on 860 people who needed clinical need for corrective treatment.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%