Impact of Orthodontic Treatment on the Oral Health-related Quality of Life in Children
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VOLUME: 14 ISSUE: 3
P: 127 - 134
2024

Impact of Orthodontic Treatment on the Oral Health-related Quality of Life in Children

J Dr Behcet Uz Child Hosp 2024;14(3):127-134
1. İzmir Tınaztepe University Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics, İzmir, Turkey
2. İzmir Tınaztepe University Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Periodontology, İzmir, Turkey
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Received Date: 2024-11-15T13:13:33
Accepted Date: 2024-12-11T11:11:17
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Abstract

Oral health-related quality of life has become an essential measure in dental research and clinical practice, capturing the impact of oral health on an individual’s overall well-being across psychosocial domains. In children and adolescents, oral health-related quality of life assessments differ significantly when compared to adults, with a focus on factors like self image, social acceptance, and school environment. The aim of this article is to present a general review of the relationship between malocclusions and oral health-related quality of life, examining how dental problems, especially those impacting aesthetics, can influence a young patient’s social and emotional well-being. It also emphasizes the effectiveness of orthodontic treatment in enhancing oral health-related quality of life particularly in terms of socio-emotional aspects, underscoring patient-centered care. This review advocates for the integration of oral health-related quality of life measures into clinical decisions to better address patients’ functional and emotional needs, by improving their overall quality of life.

Keywords:
Oral health, quality of life, child health