Abstract
Background: Orthodontic treatment, unlike other variety of treatment, depends not only on the clinician, but also on the patients’ point of view. Patients and dentists differ in their evaluation of oral health and the demand for treatment is mostly related to personal concern about appearance and other psychosocial factors. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of orthodontic treatment needs as related to dental health on the oral health-related quality of life of dental students. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study for a random sample of 100 2nd-5th year dental students aged 17-23 years was obtained from the University of Medical Sciences and Technology in Sudan, Alginate impression material, was taken, the cast of each students was studied and measured for different malocclusion traits and each student was assessed for orthodontic treatment need using the Dental Health Component of the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Needs by taking photographs of the dentition. Each subject was also given an Oral health-related quality to life questionnaire to complete: The Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP) Results: In this sample, the oral health- related quality of life was generally overall good. Those with definitive need for treatment showed higher impacts on oral health in relation to functional limitation and physical pain, than those who had borderline need, little need, or no need for treatment. Males with Borderline and definite need for treatment generally showed higher impacts on Oral Health than the female counterparts. This however was not statistically significant.
Highlights
That we are in the 21st century, orthodontics has become highly popular amongst various age groups [1]
Elmahgoub FA (2015) The impact of orthodontic treatment needs related to dental health on the oral health-related quality of life of dental students health
This study aims to answer the following questions: Do various orthodontic treatment needs related to dental health have an impact on the oral health-related quality of life? Does gender significantly affect the oral health-related quality of life? And is there a difference of Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP) scores between genders in relation to the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Needs (IOTN)-DHC?
Summary
That we are in the 21st century, orthodontics has become highly popular amongst various age groups [1]. In order to categorize and prioritize treatment, many occlusal indices have been developed based on the severity of the malocclusion and the adverse effects it has on oral health [2]. Orthodontic treatment, unlike other forms of treatment, depends on the clinician, and on the patients’ point of view [3]. It was found that the decision to have treatment is not just based on the severity of malocclusion, and on the patient’s desire to improve appearance [4]. Orthodontic treatment, unlike other variety of treatment, depends on the clinician, and on the patients’ point of view. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of orthodontic treatment needs as related to dental health on the oral health-related quality of life of dental students
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