Abstract

Aim: COVID-19 necessitated a reassessment of existing work patterns in all professions. The aim of this study was to evaluate the physical and psychosocial effects of the pandemic on different orthodontic treatment groups.
 Material and Methods: This descriptive, cross-sectional survey study evaluated data from 235 volunteers aged 18 years and older who were receiving orthodontic treatment (mean age: 23.8+5.8 years; 83 male, 152 female). The 15-item questionnaire comprised three sections: sociodemographic characteristics, the psychosocial effects during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the physical/oral symptoms in orthodontic patients who had COVID-19. Statistical significance was set at P

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