This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the impact of different fixed orthodontic appliances on the day-to-day life experience of adolescent patients at any stage of their orthodontic treatment. A validated questionnaire was translated and used in the assessment, 364 patients (242 female and 122 male) were recruited, impact on the social and emotional well-being status of the participants was assessed as well as oral health, pain, and discomfort.
This cross-sectional study aimed to evaluate the impact of orthodontic treatment on the daily life experience of adolescents wearing fixed orthodontic appliances. We aimed to assess the impact of different fixed orthodontic appliances in a sample of 364 patients either having labial fixed orthodontic appliances only or combined with palatal anchorage appliances, combined with mini-screws, combined with both palatal anchorage appliances and mini-screws or having fixed retainers. The outcomes were the impact on the patient's social and emotional well-being status and the impact on the patient's oral health, pain, and discomfort. a questionnaire was distributed and the patient was asked to fill it in. The questionnaire is composed of 22 questions with a 3-point scale.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
364
different types of appliances: labial fixed appliances only, fixed retainers, palatal appliances and miniscrews
Cairo University
Cairo, Egypt
Impact on the social and emotional well-being status of the patient.
impact social and emotional well-being status of the patient is assessed using a questionnaire
Time frame: during the intervention
Impact on the oral health, pain, and discomfort of the respondent
Impact on the oral health, pain, and discomfort of the respondent is assessed using a questionnaire
Time frame: during the intervention
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