Oral Health-Related Quality of Life among Adolescents in the First 6 Months of Fixed Orthodontic Therapy
Cláudia Gonçalves Fahd,
Gustavo Garcia Castro,
Ana Carla Souza Costa
et al.
Abstract:Clarification on disabilities that may arise during orthodontic treatment allows patients to have more realistic expectations. This prospective study assessed the impact of fixed orthodontic therapy on adolescents’ quality of life over 6 months. A total of 78 adolescents aged 11–17 years were included. Quality of life was measured using the Child Perceptions Questionnaire (CPQ11–14, short form) at five moments: before treatment (T0), one week (T1), one month (T2), three months (T3), and six months (T4) after t… Show more
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