The aim of this study was to determine the relationship of orthodontic malocclusion with periodontal status, dental caries, and sociodemographic status. Our study population consisted of a sample of 836 school children (384 male and 452 female, aged 11-14 years). Four experienced orthodontists and two experienced periodontists performed the clinical examinations. The Treatment Priority Index (T...

BACKGROUND To assess the association of periodontal status of the patients with and without orthodontic treatment. MATERIALS AND METHODS This cross-sectional study was conducted among 520 patients (220 undergoing orthodontic procedure and 300 non-orthodontic patients). Periodontal health status was assessed using community periodontal index and loss of attachment. Data were analyzed using SPS...

OBJECTIVES As a continuation of a baseline study on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) and the role of self-esteem (SE), the aim of this research is to investigate the changes in OHRQoL reports in children during orthodontic treatment and the influence of SE. SUBJECTS AND METHODS This longitudinal study comprised 109 children (50 boys and 59 girls) aged 11-16 years, all receiving or...

OBJECTIVE To assess oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in young adult patients with malocclusion and to measure the association between orthodontic treatment need and OHRQoL. MATERIALS AND METHODS The study sample comprised 190 young adults aged 18 to 25 years who were attending orthodontic clinics at the Faculty of Dentistry. The Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need-Dental Health Co...

statement of problem comprehensive diagnosis is regarded as an important base for orthodontic treatment. an effective way to reach a correct diagnosis is to compare the craniofacial skeleton of patients with normal cases in the same race through lateral cephalograms. purpose the present study was designed to determine the cephalometric standards of senior high school students in the city of ham...

Introduction:Orthodontic treatment is associted with a risk of root resorption.The aim of this study was to determine the risk of moderate and sever root resorption in orthodontic patients treated with fixed orthodontic appliance.   Method:A case-control study was performed on 70 orthodontic treated patients with moderate and sever root resorption and 70 controls matched for age,sex,duration ...