The association of subjective orthodontic treatment need with oral health ‐related quality of life

ConclusionsOral health‐related quality of life is poorer in children with subjective orthodontic treatment need. This has not been investigated before in such a large‐population‐based study and clearly offers an explanation for the lack of concurrence between objective and subjective orthodontic treatment need.

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Source: Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology - March 31, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Lea Kragt, Vincent Jaddoe, Eppo Wolvius, Edwin Ongkosuwito Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research