Impact of orthodontic treatment on OHRQoL of adolescents: a longitudinal study.
Paula GuerinoFernanda Ruffo OrtizMariana MarquezanThiago Machado ArdenghiVilmar Antônio FerrazzoPublished in: Dental press journal of orthodontics (2024)
It was concluded that adolescents and orthodontists agreed with regard to the perception of orthodontic treatment need. In the first week and in the first month of orthodontic treatment, there was a negative impact on the OHRQoL. After three months, an improvement of OHRQoL was detected, which has progressed over time.