Compliance, Patient, Malocclusion
Conditions
Brief summary
The aim of the study is to examine orthodontic screening practises in public health care.
Detailed description
The study aims to assess repeatability of malocclusion evaluation in orthodontic treatment need screening in a publicly funded clinic. The objective treatment need is compared with subjective need for orthodontic treatment.
Interventions
OTHERQuestionnaire
Malocclusion impact questionnaire
Sponsors
University of Helsinki
Study design
Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
6 Years to 16 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* residence in the wellbeing services county catchment area * willingness to participate in the study
Exclusion criteria
* Age under 6 years or over 16 years * insufficient language skills to be able to understand the questionnaire
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Treatment need | Baseline | Orthodontic treatment need |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Subjective evaluation | Baseline | A questionnaire enquiring subjective evaluation of the treatment need and impact of malocclusion on oral heath related quality of life |
Countries
Finland
Contacts
STUDY_DIRECTORHeidi Arponen
University of Helsinki
Outcome results
None listed