Malocclusion Oral Health
Conditions
Interventions
The researchers will randomly assign patients to either a group using digital reality technology for treatment planning or a control group without it, and will compare outcomes related to decision-mak
Sponsors
University of Sulaimani
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 60 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Clinical indication for combined orthodontic and restorative treatment 2. Adults 18-60 years old 3. Patients who report dissatisfaction with their smile 4. Patients with no systemic condition that could compromise healing
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Previous orthodontic treatment within the last 5 years 2. Contraindications to either treatment modality 3. Severe skeletal discrepancies requiring orthognathic surgery 4. History of facial trauma or surgery altering smile 5. Non-compliance or unwillingness to follow study protocol
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Patient decision to accept or reject orthodontic treatment, measured using a single-item questionnaire with a binary (Yes/No) response immediately after consultation | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Patient satisfaction with the consultation process, measured using a 1–7 Likert scale questionnaire immediately after consultation 2. Patient understanding of treatment, measured using a 3-item Likert-scale questionnaire (1–7 scale) immediately after consultation 3. Confidence in treatment decision, measured using a 3-item Likert-scale questionnaire immediately after consultation 4. Willingness to undergo orthodontic treatment, measured with 3 questions on a 1–7 Likert scale immediately after consultation | — |
Countries
Iraq
Contacts
Public ContactDarwn Abdulateef
Outcome results
None listed